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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
abhorrence
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
action
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
additional
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
agreeable
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
All
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
antecedents
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
appeal
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
became
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
beneficence
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
British
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
circulating
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
coadjutors
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
Comedian
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
cost
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
counted
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
creaturenounUS /ˈcreature/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
crowd
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
dear
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
decoyed
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
demand
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
distance
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
Don
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
eloquent
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
emotions
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
entertainment
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
entrapped
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
evening
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
exalts
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
explain
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From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
few
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
followed
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
follows
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
foundnounUS /found/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
GentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
given
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From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
gone
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
gratitude
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
grudged
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
Head
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
hold
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
homily
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
ignotum
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
impulsive
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
inn
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
just
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
knowing
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
large
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
less
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
liberality
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
magnifico
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
money
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From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
Omne
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
one's
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
only
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
oration
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
other
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
paid
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
plate
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
pleasing
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
pleasurable
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
pleasure
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
pro
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
public
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
purse
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
questions
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From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
regretted
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
respectful
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
Rumour
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
Saracen's
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
satisfactorily
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From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
say
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
series
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
sometimes
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
strange
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From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
surprisednounUS /surprised/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
there
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
things
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
too
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
two
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From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
unexpected
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
vent
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
venture
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From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
Waife
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From this reading Omne ignotum pro magnifico.--Rumour, knowing nothing of his antecedents, exalts Gentleman Waife into Don Magnifico.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Comedian and his two coadjutors were followed to the Saracen's Head inn by a large crowd, but at respectful distance.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But, strange to say, no one could satisfactorily explain to himself these two questions,--for what, and to whom had he given his money?
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
wished
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From this reading All had gone through a series of such pleasurable emotions that all had, as it were, wished a vent for their gratitude; and when the vent was found, it became an additional pleasure.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Though I know few things less pleasing than to have been decoyed and entrapped into an unexpected demand upon one's purse,--when one only counted, too, upon an agreeable evening,--and hold, therefore, in just abhorrence the circulating plate which sometimes follows a public oration, homily, or other eloquent appeal to British liberality; yet, I will venture to say, there was not a creature whom the Comedian had surprised into impulsive beneficence who regretted his action, grudged its cost, or thought he had paid too dear for his entertainment.
