used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
speak to
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
being joined in close association
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
EDITORnounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
being one more than ten
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
set up or found
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
founds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
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 To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
on one occasion
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
patronesses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
by chance
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
with speed
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
sisterhoodnounUS /ˈsɪstərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a female offspring and the siblings
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
in the direction of
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To lighten the heavy burthen which many ladies impose upon themselves is one object which I have in view: but, I confess, my strongest motive is to excite attention towards the industrious sisterhood to which I once belonged.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Much may have been gained in this way, indirectly, for that class of females for whom I wish to plead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading From books I have been informed of the fact, upon which "The British Lady's Magazine" chiefly founds its pretensions, namely, that women have of late been rapidly advancing in intellectual improvement.
a late time of life
From this reading EDITOR,--In early life I passed eleven years in the exercise of my needle for a livelihood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you allow me to address your readers, among whom might perhaps be found some of the kind patronesses of my former humble labours, on a subject widely connected with female life--the state of needlework in this country.
