used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
anew
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
(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 My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
Clifton
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
dearly loved
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
Dramatis
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From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
estrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
Grosvenor
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
Henley
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From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
a single distinct event
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
Louisa
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
PersonaenounUS /pərˈsoʊneɪ/
plural of “persona” — an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
premisenounUS /ˈpremɪs/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
St
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
having passed out of existence
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
Wenbourne
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
at the time that
From this reading My heart feels as if it were estranged by silence, and thinks it has a thousand things to repeat; though, when it comes to enquire what, they seem as if they had all vanished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not but I have a little incident to relate, which interests us both; the Dramatis Personae being, as usual, Clifton, Frank Henley, and the friend of my Louisa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But I ought to premise, that I am sorry to see Clifton again looking on Frank Henley with uneasiness, and a kind of suspicion that might almost be called jealousy.
produce a literary work
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ I must write, dear Louisa.
the day immediately before today
From this reading We yesterday paid a visit to my aunt Wenbourne, at her summer villa of Richmond.
