used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
(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 Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
applaudingverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
Clifton
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From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
CokenounUS /koʊk/
carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
permission to do something
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
dearly loved
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
discountenanced
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From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
endeavouring
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From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
frank-hearted
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From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
highest in quality
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
and nothing more
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
immediately past
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
a woman of refinement
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
maternallyadverb
in a maternal manner; as a mother
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
a particular point in time
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
absolutely essential
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
express the need or desire for
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
get by special effort
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And, it being a project, dear madam, a kind one, of your own forming, I have no fear that it should be discountenanced by you.
term of address for a man
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
a male human offspring
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
St
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From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
undisguisedness
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From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
which person or people
From this reading After obtaining her consent for that purpose, I have spoken to Sir Arthur; who, at my request, has promised immediately to write to you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You, dear madam, are acquainted with the propriety with which she thinks and acts, on every occasion; and I have no doubt will join with me, in applauding the entire undisguisedness of relating all that had passed, which appeared to her delicate mind at this moment to be absolutely necessary.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
produce a literary work
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Coke Clifton to The Honourable Mrs. Clifton_ _London, Dover Street_ I write to you, dear and honoured madam, with a grateful and happy heart, to thank you for a project so maternally and wisely conceived in my favour, and of which I have just been informed, by the frank-hearted and lovely Anna St. Ives.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of all the blessings for which, madam, I hold myself indebted to you, this last, of discovering and endeavouring to secure for your thankful son a gem so precious, a lady so above all praise, I esteem to be the greatest.
