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From this reading PARIS, October, 12, 1763.
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From this reading PARIS, October, 12, 1763.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
affordverbUS /əˈfɔːrd/
be able to spare or give up
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
charactersnounUS /ˈkærəktərz/
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
exteriorsnounUS /ekˈstɪriərz/
plural of “exterior” — the region that is outside of something
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
judgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M--.
MADAMnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading To MRS.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading PARIS, October, 12, 1763.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
overruledverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈruːld/
past form of “overrule” — rule against
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading PARIS, October, 12, 1763.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
ridiculousadjectiveUS /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
sentimentnounUS /ˈsentəmənt/
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/
express a supposition
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To MRS.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading With respect to the ladies I can only judge from their exteriors: but, indeed, these are so characteristic, that one can hardly judge amiss; unless we suppose that a woman of taste and sentiment may be so overruled by the absurdity of what is called fashion, as to reject reason, and disguise nature, in order to become ridiculous or frightful.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MADAM,--I shall be much pleased if the remarks I have made on the characters of the French people, can afford you the satisfaction you require.
