Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

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

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

matters of personal concern

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

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

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

official approval

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

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

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

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

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

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

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

greatly pleased

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

being one more than seven

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

at any time

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

set up or found

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

with honor

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

ten 10s

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

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

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

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

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

the literary culture

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

not any; not one

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

many times at short intervals

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

and nothing more

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

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From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

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From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

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From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

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

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

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

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

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From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

precisely as stated

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading In his letters, and in his poems, his garden and his grotto, his quincunx and his vines, or some hints of his opulence, are always to be found.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading The great topick of his ridicule is poverty; the crimes with which he reproaches his antagonists are their debts, their habitation in the Mint, and their want of a dinner.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

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

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

(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”)

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

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

From this reading He sometimes, however, made a splendid dinner, and is said to have wanted no part of the skill or elegance which such performances require.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Of this fortune, which, as it arose from publick approbation, was very honourably obtained, his imagination seems to have been too full: it would be hard to find a man, so well entitled to notice by his wit, that ever delighted so much in talking of his money.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

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

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading That this magnificence should be often displayed, that obstinate prudence with which he conducted his affairs would not permit; for his revenue, certain and casual, amounted only to about eight hundred pounds a year, of which, however, he declares himself able to assign one hundred to charity[147].