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From this reading Will's Coffee-house, May 27.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
(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 Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
Coffee-house
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From this reading Will's Coffee-house, May 27.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
DimplenounUS /ˈdɪmpəl/
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
without deviation
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
a boy or man
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
located inward
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
and nothing more
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
looking-glass
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From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Will's Coffee-house, May 27.
meditateverbUS /ˈmedəteɪt/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
the force of workers available
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
Sophronius
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From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
up to a particular time
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
whereby
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From this reading Jack Dimple is his perfect mimic, whereby he is of course the most unlike him of all men living.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sophronius just now passed into the inner room directly forward: Jack comes as fast after as he can for the right and left looking-glass, in which he had but just approved himself by a nod at each, and marched on.
which person or people
From this reading In imitation of this agreeable being, is made that animal we call a Pretty Fellow; who being just able to find out, that what makes Sophronius acceptable, is a natural behaviour; in order to the same reputation, makes his own an artificial one.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
Will'snounUS /wɪlz/
possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading Will's Coffee-house, May 27.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He will meditate within for half an hour, till he thinks he is not careless enough in his air, and come back to the mirror to recollect his forgetfulness.
