A Subject Guide to the Le Faye Edition of Jane Austen's Letters
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Sacrament, The-
(ref. To 'she staid the Sacrament')
Lett. 53, p. 131
(ref. To 'both at the Sacrament').
Lett. 91, p. 234
Sain Foin- (plant of the pea family used for animal fodder).
(ref. To 'began cutting Stfoin).
Lett. 53, p. 130
Saint Helens, Lord- (see Biog. Index).
Lett. 138(A), p. 311
St. James Church- (London)
(ref. To 'in St. James's Church').
Lett. 55, p. 138
(ref. To 'evening service at St. James).
Lett. 85, p. 212
St James Palace- (London); (see Topo. Index, under'London, subheading under 'Palace').
(ref. To 'at St James'). (see Note).
Lett. 7, p. 12
(ref. To 'in the Palace'). (see Note).
Lett. 52, p. 128
(ref. To 'read of the fire'). (see Note).
Lett. 67, p. 173
St. Lawrence, Lady Francis-(see Biog. Index).
Lett. 60, p. 151
St. Paul-
(ref. To 'St Paul's Shipwreck'). (see Note).
Lett. 90, p. 229
Saint Paul's (London)
(ref. To 'St Paul's Covent Garden').
Lett. 94, p. 246
Sayings-
(ref. To 'Deadmen's Shoes').
Lett. 7, p. 12
Schoolmistress-
(ref. To 'she keeps the school').
Lett. 43, p. 101
Scotland- (country)
(ref. To 'scheme for Scotland').
Lett. 86, p. 215
(ref. To 'visit in Scotland').
Lett. 90, p. 230
Scott, Sir Walter-
(see under: Authors)
Sea Bathing-
(ref. To 'for her Bathing').
Lett. 6, P. 10
(ref. To 'I have bathed again this morning').
Lett. 39, p. 92
(ref. To 'The Bathing was delightful').
Lett. 39, p. 95
(ref. To 'if Sea-Bathing should be recommended').
Lett. 45, p. 107
Sea Fencibles, The- (Groups of local men recruited for coastal defense against a French invasion commanded by a naval officer. Jane Austen's brother, Frank, was at one time in command of a group of Sea Fencibles based at Ramsgate). (see Note).
Lett. 50, p. 121
Sea Kale- (a vegetable with Asparagus-like shoots).
(ref. To 'the Seacale will be').
Lett. 154, p. 334
Sedan Chair- (a chair carried on poles).
(ref. To 'travel in a Chair').
Lett. 20, p. 42
(ref. To 'oweing to the Chairmen').
Lett. 63, p. 160
(ref. To 'in a sedan-chair').
Lett. 161(C), p. 343
Selbourn Common- (village of Selbourne, England).
(ref. To 'on Selbourn Common') (see Note).
Lett. 74, p. 190
(ref. To 'the Selbourn Day').
Lett. 74, p. 191
(ref. To 'on the Common'). (see Note).
Lett. 75, p. 193
Self-Control, a Novel- Author: Mary Brunton
(ref. To 'Self-controul'). (see Note).
Lett. 72, p. 186
(ref. to 'I am looking over Self Control').(see Note).
Lett. 91, p. 234
(ref. To ' Imitation of "Self-control" ').
Lett. 111, p. 283
Sense and Sensibility- (novel)
(see under: Austen, Jane-Author).
Sermons-
(ref. To 'a sermon at home').
Lett. 60, p. 151
(ref. To 'an excellent Sermon').
Lett. 90, p. 231
Sermons- (In Book Form)
(ref. To 'Mr. Jefferson's case'). (see Note).
Lett. 52, p. 127
(ref. To 'sermons from Harnstall'). (see Note).
Lett. 65, p. 167
(ref. To 'Ed. Cooper's Sermons').
Lett. 66, p. 169
(ref. To 'Mr. Cooper's new Sermons'). (see Note).
Lett. 145, p. 322
Servant- (Drunken)
(ref. To 'turn away Cholles').
Lett. 67, p. 172
Servants-
(refs. To "Nanny' and to 'without Keeping a servant').
Lett. 10, p. 17, 18.
(ref. To Nanny').
Lett. 12, p. 22
(ref. To 'new maid').
Lett. 13, p. 25
(ref. To 'Anne has just').
Lett. 60, p. 150-151
(ref. To 'two maids).
Lett. 29, p. 66
(ref. To 'Sally' and 'Nanny').
Lett. 33, p. 78, 79.
(ref. To 'Frank')
Lett. 35, p. 81
(ref. To 'Frank').(see Note).
Lett. 19, p. 40
(ref. To 'Mary's promised maid').
Lett. 24, p. 54
(ref. To 'James is a delight').
Lett. 39, p. 93
(ref. To 'Anne').
Lett. 43, p. 101
(ref. To' 'Jenny' and 'Molly).
Lett. 49, p. 116
(ref. To 'Mrs. Day).
Lett. 51, p. 123
(ref. To 'The Widow Kennet').
Lett. 52, p. 127
(ref. To 'Mr. Choles').
Lett. 56, p. 141
(ref. To 'Edward's Manservant) (see Note).
Lett. 61, p 153-154
(refs. To Nanny' and 'Hannah').
Lett. 62, p. 157
(refs. To 'John Binns' & 'the new Maidservant').
Lett. 64, p. 164
(ref. To 'talking to Eliza').
Lett. 66, p. 170
(ref. To 'turn away Cholles').
Lett. 67, p. 172
(ref. To 'our old Cook').
Lett. 74, p. 192
(ref. To 'Browning is quite').
Lett. 80, p. 204
(ref. To 'Housemaids Preparations').
Lett. 89, p. 225
(ref. To 'the Coachman').
Lett. 94, p. 245
(ref. To 'Mary Goodchild'). (see Note).
Lett. 102, p. 266
(ref. To 'Aunt Frank's Housemaid').
Lett. 108, p. 278
(ref. To 'the new Cook').
Lett. 121, p. 291
(ref. To 'our Browning').
Lett. 142, P. 316
(ref. To 'a maid' & 'Papillons Servants').
Lett. 142, p. 320
(ref. To 'Hannah & old Cook').
Lett. 145, p. 321
(ref. To 'a new Maidservant').
Lett. 155, p. 336
Betsie, a maidservant -- not named in any of the letters but listed in the Biographical Index on p. 497.
Several Discourses Preached at the Temple Church. Author: Thomas Sherlock.
(ref. To 'Sherlock's Sermons'). (see Note).
Lett. 108, p. 278
Sevigne, Mme. de- (author) (full name: Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Marquise de Sevigne ).
(ref. To 'La mere Beaute '). (see Note).
Lett. 96, p. 252
Sewing-
(ref. To 'making Edward's shirts').
Lett. 4, p. 6-7
(ref. To 'some shirts to make up').
Lett. 13, p. 25
(ref. To 'gown' and 'trouble making it').
Lett. 19, p. 41
(ref. To "to send his shirts').
Lett. 24, p. 53
(ref. To 'made Martha's bonnet').
Lett. 37, p. 88-89
(ref. To 'the pincushions').
Lett. 47, p. 113
(ref. To 'gowns were cut out').
Lett. 49, p. 115
(ref. To 'just finished a Handkf').
Lett. 56, p. 140
(ref. To 'in sattin stitch!).
Lett. 65, p. 165
(ref. To 'the Threadpaper').
Lett. 76(C), p. 195
(ref. To 'button holes').
Lett. 98, p. 259
(ref. To 'make a pincushion').
Lett. 128, p. 301
Sewing- (By Males)
(ref. To 'his Cross-stitch').
Lett. 64, p. 163
Sewing- (Dressmaking)
(ref. To 'my new gown made up').
Lett. 4, p. 6
(ref. To 'progress in notting');
(knotted silk- mesh overlay for gowns).
Lett. 18, p. 38
(ref. To 'gown' & 'trouble making it').
Lett. 19, p. 41
(ref. To 'My Cloak came').
Lett. 24, p. 52
(ref. To 'has made my gown').
Lett. 27, p. 61-62
(ref. To 'brown cambric muslin for morning wear').
Lett. 33, p. 77
(ref. to 'a round gown').
Lett. 35, p. 83
(ref. To 'my dark gown').
Lett. 36, p. 85
(ref. To 'make her a cloak').
Lett. 37, p. 88-89
(ref. To 'yellow gown' and 'dark gown').
Lett. 38, p. 91-92
(ref. To 'crape sleeves').
Lett. 44, p. 103
(ref. To 'gowns were cut out').
Lett. 49, p. 115
(ref. To 'old silk pelisse').
Lett. 57, p. 143
(ref. To black pelisses into new').
Lett. 57, p. 145
(ref. To 'new gown made up').
Lett. 72, p. 187
(ref. To 'lilac sarsanet').
Lett. 98, p. 258
Sewing- (Workbags)
(ref. To 'parts of workbags').
Lett. 89, p. 227
Sexual Harassment-
(ref. To 'Mr. Holder').
Lett. 33, p. 78
(ref. To 'Miss Sharpe' and 'his scheme on her').
Lett. 102, p. 265
Shadwell, Thomas- (author)
(ref. To 'Don Juan');(play/ pantomime based on Shadwell's play 'The Libertine'). (see Note).
Lett. 87, p. 219
Shakespeare, William- (author)
(see under: Playwrights)
Sherlock, Thomas- (author)
(ref. To 'Sherlock's Sermons). (see Note).
Lett. 108, p. 278
Shoes-
(ref. To 'green shoes')
Lett. 17, p. 34
(ref. To 'ordering shoes').
Lett. 20, p. 42
(ref. To 'the Pink Shoes').
Lett. 23, p. 51
(ref. To 'white shoes').
Lett. 27, p. 61
(ref. To 'so well blacked).
Lett. 39, p. 93
(ref. To 'hope the shoes will fit').
Lett. 59, p. 147
(ref. To white shoes').
Lett. 63, p. 160
(ref. To your Boots').
Lett. 74, p. 191
Shylock- (character in Shakespeare's Merchant of venice).
(ref. To 'Shylock-a good play').
Lett. 79, p. 256
(ref. To 'many a Shylock').
Lett. 132(A), p. 307
Sickness- (Invalidism)
(ref. To 'her old tricks of ill health again').
Lett. 81, p. 206
Siddons, Mrs.- (actress) (see Note).
Lett. 71, p. 184
Sidmouth, England-
(ref. To 'Sidmouth is now talked of).
Lett. 30, p. 71
Sign Language- (for the Deaf)
(ref. To 'talked to him a little with my fingers').
Lett. 63, p. 160
Silk Stockings-
(ref. To 'of the 'silk stockings').
Lett. 1, p. 2
(ref. To '3 pair silk Stockings').
Lett. 70, p. 180
(ref. To 'Silk at 12 Shillings')
Lett, 88, p. 223
(ref. To '4 pair of Silk Stockings').
Lett. 128, p. 300
Silk Thread- (knotting); (poss. used for making knotted mesh-overlay for dresses).
(ref. To 'progress in notting').
Lett. 18, p. 38
Silver Coinage-
(ref. To 'new Silver Coinage'). (see Note).
Lett. 151, p. 328
Silverware-
(refs. To 'a whole Tablespoon' and 'silver Tea-Ladle').
Lett. 63, p. 161
Sin, Original- (Doctrine of)
(ref. To Doctine of Original Sin).
Singing-
(see under: Music )
Sir Charles Grandison- (novel) Author: Samuel Richardson
(ref. To 'poor James Selby'). (see Note).
Lett. 39, p. 93
(ref. To 'Harriot Byron's feather'). (see Note).
Lett. 87, p. 220
(ref. To 'Like Harriot Byron'). (see Note).
Lett. 91, p. 234
Smallpox- (pamphlet)
(ref. To 'Dr. Jenner's pamphlet') (see Note).
Lett. 27, p. 62
Smith, Horatio- (author)
(ref. To 'the two Mr. Smiths'). (see Note).
Lett. 78, p. 198
(ref. To 'Rejected Addresses').
Lett. 78, p. 199-200
Smith, James- (author)
(ref. To 'the two Mr. Smiths'). (see Note).
Lett. 78, p. 198
(ref. To 'Rejected Addresses').
Lett. 78, p. 199-200
Smollett, Tobias- (author); (translator of the novel Gil Blas by French author, Rene Lesage).
(ref. To "Le Sage'). (see Note).
Lett. 132A), p. 307
Social Obligations-
(ref. To Miss Armstrong').
Lett. 44, p. 104
(ref. To' Miss Fowler').
Lett. 50, p. 120
(ref. To 'pay my two visits').
Lett. 84, p. 211
(ref. To 'Edward's family-visit').
Lett. 90, p. 232
(ref. To 'paid their visit of duty').
Lett. 91, p. 233
Sunset House Exhibition- (Art, London)
(ref. To Great Exhibition'). (see Note).
Lett. 85, p. 212-213
Sondes, Lady- (see Biog. Index).
Lett. 6, p. 9
Lett. 63, p. 159, 161
Souse- (pickled food, especially the feet, ears and head of a pig).
(ref. To 'some cold souse'). (see Note).
Lett. 2, p. 4
Southampton, England- (Fire at).
(ref. To 'the Flames').
Lett. 57, p. 143-144
Southampton,England)- (Weather at)
(ref. To 'Snow" & severe March)
Lett. 51, p. 123-124
(refs. To blown a gale' & 'delightful days').
Lett. 57, p. 144-145
(ref. To 'a Prince of days').
Lett. 61, p. 155
(ref. To 'Snow on the Ground').
Lett. 63, p. 162
Southey, Robert- (author)
(ref. To 'Espriella's Letters'). (see Note).
Lett. 56, p. 141
(ref. To 'Life of Nelson). (see Note).
Lett. 91, p. 235
(ref. To 'Poets Pilgrimage to Waterloo'). (see Note).
Lett. 150(C), p. 327-328
Spillikins- (the game of Jackstraws)
(ref. To 'at Spillikins)
Lett. 50, p. 120
(ref. To'& Spillikins').
Lett. 56, p. 140
Spinning Wheel-
(ref. To 'Caroline's Spinning Wheel').
Lett. 2, p. 4
(ref. To 'I could never use it').
Lett. 74, p. 190
Spouse Abuse-
(ref. To 'Mrs. Holder').
Lett. 92, p. 238
Spruce Beer- (brewing)
Lett. 57, p. 143
Lett. 62, p. 156
Stael, madame de- (full name: Anna Louise de Stael).
(ref. To'Corinna'). (see Note).
Lett. 63, p. 161
Stagecoach-
(ref. To 'Car of Falkenstein'). (see Note).
Lett. 76(C), p. 195
Stanhope, Admiral-(see Biog. Index).
Lett. 36, p. 86
Steele's Lavender Water- (perfume/ toilet water).
Lett. 31, p. 72
Sterne, Lawrence- (author)
(ref. To 'Uncle Toby's Annuity). (see Note).
Lett. 39, p. 93
Steventon, England- (weather at) (ref. To 'great deal of raid).
Lett. 10, p. 17
(ref. To 'hard black Frosts').
Lett. 14, p. 26
(ref. To 'a dreadful storm').
Lett. 25, p. 57-58
(ref. To 'this cold weather').
Lett. 33, p. 77-78
Stock- (purchase of)
(ref. To 'purchase of stock').
Lett. 49, p. 116
Stockings- Darning
(ref. To 'Mrs. Armstrong sat darning').
Lett. 39, p. 94
Stockings- Silk
(ref. To of the silk stockings').
Lett. 1, p. 2
(ref. To '3 pair of silk Stockings')
Lett. 70, P. 180
(ref. To 'Silk at 12 Shillings').
Lett. 88, p. 223
(ref. To '4 pair of Silk Stockings')
Lett. 128, p. 300
Storace, Stephen- (composer, and friend of Mozart);
(ref. To 'Queen Mary's Lamentation'). (see Note).
Lett. 50, p. 118
Sugar- (in Loaf-form)
(ref. To 'this new Loaf).
Lett. 91, p. 235
Sundial-
(ref. To 'a Compass & Sun-dial')
Lett. 42, p. 98
Supper-
(ref. To'& broken by supper').
Lett. 53, p. 131
(ref. To 'a Hot Supper at 11').
Lett. 74, p. 191
Surgeons-
(ref. To 'and capital Surgeons').
Lett. 159, p. 340
Surplice- (robe worn by Anglican clergy).
(ref. To 'makes a very superb surplice')
Lett. 4, p. 6
Susan- (novel);(eventually became Northanger Abbey).
(ref. To 'Novel in 2 vol entitled Susan').
Lett. 68(D), p. 174
(ref. To 'entitled Susan').
Lett. 68(A), p. 175
Sweden-
(ref. To 'as Sweden').
Lett. 18, p. 214-215
(ref. To 'King of Sweden).
Lett. 90, p. 229
Sweden- (Kings of)
(ref. To Gustavus-Vasa & Charles 12th'). (see Note).
Lett. 86, p. 214
(ref. To 'King of Sweden').
Lett. 90, p. 229
Sweden- (Queen of)
(ref. To' Christina'). (see Note).
Lett. 86, p. 214
Sweetbrier- (semi-climbing rose with fragrant leaves & pink flowers); (Rosa Eglanteria).
(ref. To 'are only sweetbrier').
Lett. 50, p. 119
Swift, Jonathon- (author) (ref. To 'Yahoo'). (see Note).
Lett. 22, p. 47
Switzerland-
(ref. To 'into Switzerland').
Lett. 159, p. 341
Sydney Gardens- (Bath)
(ref. To 'in Sydney Gardens').
Lett. 19, p. 41
Lett. 20, p. 43
Lett. 22, p. 47
(ref. To 'the Grand Sydney-Garden Breakfast').
Lett. 44, p. 103
Sydney Garden Breakfast- ( Bath) (ref. To 'public Breakfast in Sydney Gardens!).
Lett. 19, p. 41
(ref. To 'the Grand Sydney-Garden Breakfast').
Lett. 44, p. 103
Sykes, Mrs. Henrietta- (author) (ref. To "in Margiana'). (see Note).
Lett. 64, p. 164
Syllabub-
(ref. To 'Syllabub, Tea, Coffee').
Lett. 74, p. 191