used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
(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 Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Blessed, forever blessed, be the friendly monitor!
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading Blessed, forever blessed, be the friendly monitor!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
dearly loved
From this reading Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
deprecateverbUS /ˈdeprəkeɪt/
express strong disapproval of; deplore
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
at any time
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
for a limitless time
From this reading Blessed, forever blessed, be the friendly monitor!
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Blessed, forever blessed, be the friendly monitor!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
how
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From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
Julia
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From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading TO Lady STANLEY.
immediately past
From this reading Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
the literary culture
From this reading Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
Louisa
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From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
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 Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
monitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading Blessed, forever blessed, be the friendly monitor!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
STANLEYnounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading TO Lady STANLEY.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Blessed, forever blessed, be the friendly monitor!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO Lady STANLEY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
which person or people
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
produce a literary work
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, indeed, my dear, you are reprehensible in many passages of your letters, particularly the last.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Oh! my Julia, how fortunate are you, thus to become the care of heaven, which has raised you up a guide, with all the dispositions, but with more enlarged abilities than thy poor Louisa!--And much did you stand in need of a guide, my sister: be not displeased that I write thus.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But why do I deprecate your anger? you, who were ever so good, so tender, and indulgent to the apprehensions of your friends.
