Chapter I

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

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plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

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personal knowledge or information about someone or something

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gotten through environmental forces

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changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

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in an admirable manner

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an administrative unit of government

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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

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a native or inhabitant of the United States

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

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a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

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

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

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

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a man who is the lover of a man or woman

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the past participle of “be”

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plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

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in the space, time, or range separating two things

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Bound written or printed works.

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the two together, not just one

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emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

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an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

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plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

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transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

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have the idea for

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without stop or interruption

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the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

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-ing form of “cultivate” — foster the growth of

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complete and wholehearted fidelity

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in a delicate manner

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your usual mood

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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

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all through a period, or at some point within it

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a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

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a division of the United Kingdom

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an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

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be identical or equivalent to

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the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

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a native or inhabitant of Europe

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about to be mentioned or specified

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading _JAMES MASSEY._ Translated from the FRENCH.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

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willing to give and share unstintingly

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plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

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

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used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

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the aggregate of past events

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in a humble manner

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

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

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a positive motivational influence

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a message describing how something is to be done

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plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading _JAMES MASSEY._ Translated from the FRENCH.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

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with honesty

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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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time available for ease and relaxation

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primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

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all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

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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

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From this reading _JAMES MASSEY._ Translated from the FRENCH.

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From this reading MDCCXXXIII.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

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the force of workers available

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From this reading It must be own'd that bright Accomplishments, acquired and improv'd in _European_, as well as _American_ Universities; The Elegance of your Taste, both in Men and Books; The Politeness of your Conversation; Your Esteem for the Sciences, which are so delicately interwoven in the following Narrative; Your Knowledge in the _Belles Lettres_; Your long Acquaintance with the _Beau Monde_; And, what is equal to all, Your generous Disposition to do Good to Mankind;, are Qualities which would have continued you very useful and ornamental in a Public Station.

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

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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

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common to or shared by two or more parties

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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

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of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

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any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

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From this reading It must be own'd that bright Accomplishments, acquired and improv'd in _European_, as well as _American_ Universities; The Elegance of your Taste, both in Men and Books; The Politeness of your Conversation; Your Esteem for the Sciences, which are so delicately interwoven in the following Narrative; Your Knowledge in the _Belles Lettres_; Your long Acquaintance with the _Beau Monde_; And, what is equal to all, Your generous Disposition to do Good to Mankind;, are Qualities which would have continued you very useful and ornamental in a Public Station.

the act of providing approval and support

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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading And I humbly conceive that your Retirement from that AGENCY, during which you perform'd so many National Services in cultivating a mutual good Understanding and Commerce between _Old_ and _New England_, as justly gain'd you the Love and Applause of those who truly understand the Interests of both People, gives you the more Leisure to receive a Dedication.

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From this reading And I humbly conceive that your Retirement from that AGENCY, during which you perform'd so many National Services in cultivating a mutual good Understanding and Commerce between _Old_ and _New England_, as justly gain'd you the Love and Applause of those who truly understand the Interests of both People, gives you the more Leisure to receive a Dedication.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

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people in general considered as a whole

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plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

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a person who enjoys reading

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get something; come into possession of

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something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

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the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading And I humbly conceive that your Retirement from that AGENCY, during which you perform'd so many National Services in cultivating a mutual good Understanding and Commerce between _Old_ and _New England_, as justly gain'd you the Love and Applause of those who truly understand the Interests of both People, gives you the more Leisure to receive a Dedication.

plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge

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performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

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for that reason; with the result that

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a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

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superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

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To perceive flavor through the mouth.

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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

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

From this reading _JAMES MASSEY._ Translated from the FRENCH.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

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

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restate (words) from one language into another language

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past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading _JAMES MASSEY._ Translated from the FRENCH.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

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in accordance with truth or fact or reality

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below or beneath something; less than

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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

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the cognitive condition of someone who understands

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plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university

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a formal word for “on”

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being of use or service

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precisely as stated

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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

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used to ask for information about something

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

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which person or people

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in the company of; together with

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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

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the person or people being spoken to

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belonging to the person or people being spoken to

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used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

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