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From this reading MR JOHN DENNIS[101] TO MR DRYDEN.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
confessesverbUS /kənˈfesɪz/
third-person singular of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
DENNIS
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From this reading MR JOHN DENNIS[101] TO MR DRYDEN.
DRYDENnounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading MR JOHN DENNIS[101] TO MR DRYDEN.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
impartsverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrts/
third-person singular of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading MR JOHN DENNIS[101] TO MR DRYDEN.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
immediately past
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR JOHN DENNIS[101] TO MR DRYDEN.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
not any; not one
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
ownsverbUS /oʊnz/
third-person singular of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
continue talking
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
Identical; not different.
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
term of address for a man
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
in the near future
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But as soon as he is animated by one kind expression, his look, his style, and his very soul are altered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR JOHN DENNIS[101] TO MR DRYDEN.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
precisely as stated
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You may see too, that a friend may sometimes proceed to acknowledge affection, by the very same degrees by which a lover declares his passion.
but in spite of that
From this reading This last at first confesses esteem, yet owns no passion but admiration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR SIR, You may see already by this presumptuous greeting, that encouragement gives as much assurance to friendship, as it imparts to love.
