admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading Indeed, Louisa, his fortitude is admirable!
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
applaudverbUS /əˈplɔːd/
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
cannot
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
ChateaunounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
Clifton
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
detachverbUS /ˈdɪtætʃ/
cause to become detached or separated; take off
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Indeed, Louisa, his fortitude is admirable!
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Louisa, his fortitude is admirable!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Louisa, his fortitude is admirable!
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, Louisa, his fortitude is admirable!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
immediately past
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
something that is lost
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
Louisa
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
self-compassion
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From this reading He does not indulge self-compassion, by brooding over his own loss.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
St
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
express a supposition
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
Villebrun
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
Wenbourne
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Chateau de Villebrun_ I cannot sufficiently applaud the resolute propriety of Frank, since our last conversation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
belonging to which person
From this reading Nor does he, like other mistaken people whose affections have met disappointment, suppose himself into sufferings, which swell into existence in proportion as they are imagined to be real.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His evident determination is not to permit any selfish motive to detach him from the great purposes of life; but cheerfully to submit to what is inevitable, without thinking it an evil.
