used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
acknowledgementnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading (WRITTEN BEFORE SHE HAD RECEIVED THE PRECEDING.)
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading (WRITTEN BEFORE SHE HAD RECEIVED THE PRECEDING.)
Harriot
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From this reading _Myra_ to _Harriot_.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
the state of being honored
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
incloseverb
surround completely
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
Myra
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From this reading _Myra_ to _Harriot_.
not any; not one
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
a course of conduct
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
PRECEDINGadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading (WRITTEN BEFORE SHE HAD RECEIVED THE PRECEDING.)
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading (WRITTEN BEFORE SHE HAD RECEIVED THE PRECEDING.)
seducingverbUS /sɪˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (WRITTEN BEFORE SHE HAD RECEIVED THE PRECEDING.)
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (WRITTEN BEFORE SHE HAD RECEIVED THE PRECEDING.)
in or at that place or location
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Myra_ to _Harriot_.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Surely there is no human vice of so black a die—so fatal in its consequences—or which causes a more general calamity, than that of _seducing_ a female from the path of honour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading (WRITTEN BEFORE SHE HAD RECEIVED THE PRECEDING.)
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This idea has been improved by my brother, on the hint of your favour—as an acknowledgement for which I inclose you his production.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Boston._ YOUR sorrowful little history has infected me with grief.
