aboundsverbUS /əˈbaʊndz/
third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
(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 The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading I remain yours, with respect and esteem, JOSEPH B. MILLER, ESQ.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
dearly loved
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading I remain yours, with respect and esteem, JOSEPH B. MILLER, ESQ.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading I remain yours, with respect and esteem, JOSEPH B. MILLER, ESQ.
divisible by two
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
fastidiousadjectiveUS /fæˈstɪdiəs/
giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
HartfordnounUS /ˈhɑːrtfərd/
the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business
From this reading _Hartford_, ----.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading I remain yours, with respect and esteem, JOSEPH B. MILLER, ESQ.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
MILLERnounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading I remain yours, with respect and esteem, JOSEPH B. MILLER, ESQ.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
recommendingverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I remain yours, with respect and esteem, JOSEPH B. MILLER, ESQ.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I remain yours, with respect and esteem, JOSEPH B. MILLER, ESQ.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
term of address for a man
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
ultadjective
in or of the month preceding the present one
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The purely Christian opinions with which the work abounds, will not fail of recommending it to all lovers of virtue, and of the truth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The perusal of the pamphlet afforded me great delight, and I think it displays so much good sense, mingled with so much fine taste, as would render it an acceptable present to readers even more fastidious than myself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--Your letter of the -- ult. with the accompanying parcel, reached me in safety, and I thank you for that polite attention, which is the more gratifying, as I have hitherto not had the pleasure of your acquaintance.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I remain yours, with respect and esteem, JOSEPH B. MILLER, ESQ.
