used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I however promise a reform, and am much pleased with my improvement.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I however promise a reform, and am much pleased with my improvement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
asperities
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From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
aukwardness
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From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
psychological suffering
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
faintheartedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntˈhɑːrtɪd/
lacking conviction or boldness or courage
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
Harrington
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From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I however promise a reform, and am much pleased with my improvement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading I however promise a reform, and am much pleased with my improvement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
social deportment
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
the force of workers available
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
mends
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From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I however promise a reform, and am much pleased with my improvement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I however promise a reform, and am much pleased with my improvement.
polishes
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From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I however promise a reform, and am much pleased with my improvement.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
refinesverbUS /rɪˈfaɪnz/
third-person singular of “refine” — improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading I however promise a reform, and am much pleased with my improvement.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
softensverbUS /ˈsɔːfənz/
third-person singular of “soften” — make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It goes further, it mends the heart, and makes us better men—it gives the fainthearted an extraordinary strength of soul, and renders them equal and frequently superior to danger and distress.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Boston._ LOVE softens and refines the manners—polishes the asperities of aukwardness, and fits us for the society of gentle beings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY passions you know are quick, my prejudices sometimes obstinate—She tells me these things are wrong—This gentle reprimand is so tempered with love that I think she commands me.
