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The poetical works of Janet Little, the Scotch milkmaid
The poetical works of Janet Little, the Scotch milkmaid

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The poetical works of Janet Little, the Scotch milkmaid is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Janet Little • Curated US English Learning Edition
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_SCOTCH MILKMAID_.
M,DCC,XCII.
Entered in Stationers’ Hall.
TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40
To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The poetical works of Janet Little, the Scotch milkmaid

Chapter I

Chapter 1 of The poetical works of Janet Little, the Scotch milkmaid is here in full — 221 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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_SCOTCH MILKMAID_.
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M,DCC,XCII.
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Entered in Stationers’ Hall.
/ˈentərd ɪn ˈsteɪʃənərz hɔːl/
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TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40
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To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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Elegy noun US /ˈelədʒiː/

a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

From this reading “To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83”

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fickle adjective US /ˈfɪkəl/

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading “TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40”

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Lottery noun US /ˈlɑːtəri/

something that is regarded as a chance event

From this reading “To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83”

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Month's noun US /mʌnθs/

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

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Muses noun US /ˈmjuːzəz/

plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch

From this reading “To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83”

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Patroness noun US /ˈpeɪtrənəs/

a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

From this reading “To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83”

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Philander verb US /fəˈlændər/

have amorous affairs; of men

From this reading “To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83”

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Stationers noun US /ˈsteɪʃənərz/

plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies

From this reading “Entered in Stationers’ Hall.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

HUMBLE SERVANT adjective + noun

In this reading “TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40”

2,948 times in 426,212 chapters
FOLLOWING POEMS adjective + noun counted as “following poem”

In this reading “TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40”

273 times in 426,212 chapters

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27

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From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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32

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From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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37

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From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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40

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From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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42

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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45

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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47

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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50

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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58

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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62

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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72

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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75

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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78

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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83

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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Alexis

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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Almeda

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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Amanda

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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Colin

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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CONTENTSnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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COUNTESSnounUS /ˈkaʊntəs/

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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DamonnounUS /ˈdeɪmən/

the friend of Phintias who pledged his life that Phintias would return (4th century BC)

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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DCC

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From this reading M,DCC,XCII.

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DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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ElegynounUS /ˈelədʒiː/

a mournful poem; a lament for the dead

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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EnteredverbUS /ˈentərd/

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Entered in Stationers’ Hall.

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EVERadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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fickleadjectiveUS /ˈfɪkəl/

marked by erratic changeableness in affections or attachments

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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Flavia

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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FLORAnounUS /ˈflɔːrə/

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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FOLLOWINGadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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GRATEFULadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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HallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Entered in Stationers’ Hall.

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HappinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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HONOURABLEadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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HopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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HUMBLEadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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HUMBLYadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/

in a humble manner

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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HusbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Entered in Stationers’ Hall.

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INSCRIBEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/

written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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JANET

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From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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LADYSHIP'S

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From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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LITTLEadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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Lotharionoun

a successful womanizer; a man who behaves selfishly in his sexual relationships with women

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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LotterynounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/

something that is regarded as a chance event

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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LOUDOUN

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From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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MnounUS /em/

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading M,DCC,XCII.

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MarynounUS /ˈmeri/

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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MILKMAIDnoun

a woman who works in a dairy

From this reading _SCOTCH MILKMAID_.

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Month'snounUS /mʌnθs/

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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MusesnounUS /ˈmjuːzəz/

plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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OBEDIENTadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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PagenounUS /peɪdʒ/

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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PairnounUS /per/

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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PatronessnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənəs/

a woman who is a patron or the wife of a patron

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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PERMISSIONnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/

approval to do something

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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personating

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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PhilanderverbUS /fəˈlændər/

have amorous affairs; of men

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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POEMSnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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RecoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/

return to an original state

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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RIGHTadverbUS /raɪt/

precisely, exactly

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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SCOTCHnounUS /skɑːtʃ/

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading _SCOTCH MILKMAID_.

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SERVANTnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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SicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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SpringnounUS /sprɪŋ/

the season of growth

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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StationersnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənərz/

plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies

From this reading Entered in Stationers’ Hall.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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TicketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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William

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From this reading To a Lady, a Patroness of the Muses, on her Recovery from Sickness 42 The Lottery Ticket 45 The Month’s Love 47 Damon and Philander 50 Colin and Alexis 58 Almeda and Flavia 62 On the Spring 72 William and Mary 75 Lothario 78 Amanda, an Elegy on the Death of Mrs. ----, personating her Husband 83

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WITHprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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XCIIadjective

being two more than ninety

From this reading M,DCC,XCII.

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youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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YOURdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE _FLORA_, COUNTESS OF LOUDOUN, THE FOLLOWING POEMS ARE WITH PERMISSION, _HUMBLY INSCRIBED_, YOUR LADYSHIP’S] EVER GRATEFUL, AND OBEDIENT HUMBLE SERVANT, JANET LITTLE, _CONTENTS._ _Page_ To Hope 27 On Happiness 32 Upon a young Lady’s leaving Loudoun Castle 37 The fickle Pair 40

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Chapter 1 of The poetical works of Janet Little, the Scotch milkmaid by Janet Little holds 221 sentences, grouped into 45 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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