used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
in actual fact
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
Agnes
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From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
any thing at all
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
permission to do something
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
deem to be
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
a special loved one
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
Desborough's
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From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
don't
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From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
take in marriage
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
Newry
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From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, although it is against me, I feel, now that I can consider it calmly, that it is the only one which you, with your feelings of delicacy, could have arrived at.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
POLLY
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From this reading POLLY TO THE RESCUE.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
reconsiderverbUS /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/
consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
free from harm or evil
From this reading POLLY TO THE RESCUE.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLLY TO THE RESCUE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POLLY TO THE RESCUE.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In three or four days after that terrible interview with Percy, in which we agreed--well, I don't know that we actually did agree to anything,--but in which it was at any rate understood that my resolution was immovable, and that I would not marry and accompany him to India without Lady Desborough's consent to our union--I received a letter from him.
produce a literary work
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
but in spite of that
From this reading Deeply as I feel the disappointment of my dearest hopes, I yet bow to your decision.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was written from Newry, where his regiment was stationed, and was as follows:-- "My darling Agnes, "I do not write this letter to you to ask you to reconsider your determination.
