used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
avowverbUS /əˈvaʊ/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
criterionnounUS /kraɪˈtɪriən/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
one or the other of two
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When the face is masked, the mind is uncovered.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the SYLPH.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
the state of being honored
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the face is masked, the mind is uncovered.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
Julia
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From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
engage in
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading When the face is masked, the mind is uncovered.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
masquerades
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From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When the face is masked, the mind is uncovered.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
SYLPHnounUS /sɪlf/
a slender graceful young woman
From this reading From the SYLPH.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the SYLPH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
the act of testing something
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading When the face is masked, the mind is uncovered.
the act of using
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
vizornoun
a piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
at the time that
From this reading When the face is masked, the mind is uncovered.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
which person or people
From this reading From the conduct and language of those who frequent masquerades, we may judge of the principles of their souls.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A modest woman will blush in the dark; and a man of honour would scorn to use expressions while behind a vizor, which he would not openly avow in the face of day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A masquerade is then the criterion, by which you should form your opinion of people; and, as I believe I have before observed to my Julia, that female companions are either the safest or most dangerous of any, you may make this trial, whether Miss F. is, or is not, one in whom you may confide.
