Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!

later than; following

From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!

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From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.

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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

dearly loved

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

urged or forced to action through moral pressure

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

subject to death

From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!

past form of “pardon” — accept an excuse for

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!

plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

term of address for a man

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

express in words

From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!