Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

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From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

plural of “abstraction” — a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

(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 But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

inclined toward or displaying love

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

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

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

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

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

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From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Of course in this, as in all other similar enterprises, Sir Amorous must have a certain trading-stock of favor to start with.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course in this, as in all other similar enterprises, Sir Amorous must have a certain trading-stock of favor to start with.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

in a serious manner

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Of course in this, as in all other similar enterprises, Sir Amorous must have a certain trading-stock of favor to start with.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

promote over another

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

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

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

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

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

engage in

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

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From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Of course in this, as in all other similar enterprises, Sir Amorous must have a certain trading-stock of favor to start with.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

not any; not one

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

not one, and not any

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

keep busy with

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Of course in this, as in all other similar enterprises, Sir Amorous must have a certain trading-stock of favor to start with.

plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

approval to do something

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

with little or no delay

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

express in words

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Of course in this, as in all other similar enterprises, Sir Amorous must have a certain trading-stock of favor to start with.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

(with verb “to blow”) destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Of course in this, as in all other similar enterprises, Sir Amorous must have a certain trading-stock of favor to start with.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

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

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

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

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of course in this, as in all other similar enterprises, Sir Amorous must have a certain trading-stock of favor to start with.

the act of using

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

disposed to warfare or hard-line policies

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

at the time that

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

which person or people

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading SIR AMOROUS IS PLEASED WITH HIMSELF For, as I say, women have curious ways, and there are a good many of them recorded in this book.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet more I have observed which I cannot find room for in a chronicle of so many sad and bad and warlike happenings.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But none of them all is more notable than this--that women, or at least (for it is no use saying "women," every one being different in temper, though like as pease in some things) many women, will permit that which it suits them to be oblivious of, when if you ask them for permission or make a favor of the matter, they will promptly flame sky-high with indignation.

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

From this reading So my advice to the young man who honestly goes a-courting is to keep talking earnestly, to occupy his mistress's attention withal, and progress in her favors during the abstractions of high discourse.