used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
(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 Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad you do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
Clifton
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From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
CokenounUS /koʊk/
carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading While I perceive you continue to enjoy I shall continue to be communicative.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading While I perceive you continue to enjoy I shall continue to be communicative.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am glad you do.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
dulness
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From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
epistles
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From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
Fairfax
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From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad you do.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
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 Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading While I perceive you continue to enjoy I shall continue to be communicative.
pervadesverbUS /pərˈveɪdz/
third-person singular of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
express in words
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
try to get or reach
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall not think the worse of your talents.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
express a supposition
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
carry out
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading I shall not think the worse of your talents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I shall not think the worse of your talents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
at the time that
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I perceive you continue to enjoy I shall continue to be communicative.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I shall not think the worse of your talents.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Many a line have I written in all the burst of feeling, and not a few in all the blaze of wit, and have said to myself,--Should he not understand me now?--Why if he should not, dulness everlasting be his portion!--But you take the sure way to keep up my ardour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Coke Clifton to Guy Fairfax_ _London, Dover Street_ I will not suppose, Fairfax, you seek to compliment me, when you say you enjoy the exuberant heat of soul, the fire that pervades my epistles.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall not think the worse of your talents.
