5
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From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
absurditiesnounUS /əbˈsɜːrdətiz/
plural of “absurdity” — a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
civilest
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From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
complaisancenoun
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
defectiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfektɪv/
having a defect
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
drawing-room
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From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
misapplicationnounUS /mɪˌsæpləˈkeɪʃən/
wrong use or application
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
not any; not one
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
not one, and not any
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
something you have to do
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
the local environment
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
punctilios
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From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading To Mr. Isaac[5] he owes an easy slide in his bow, and a graceful manner of coming into a room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
softestadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːftəst/
superlative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
St
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From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
tittlenounUS /ˈtɪtəl/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Ned Fashion has been bred all his life about Court, and understands to a tittle all the punctilios of a drawing-room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
which person or people
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He visits most of the fine women near St. James's, and upon all occasions says the civilest and softest things to them of any man breathing.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It is evident that none of the absurdities I met with in this visit proceeded from an ill intention, but from a wrong judgment of complaisance, and a misapplication of the rules of it.
but in spite of that
From this reading I cannot so easily excuse the more refined critics upon behaviour, who having professed no other study, are yet infinitely defective in the most material parts of it.
