used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
anew
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
from appearances alone
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
aroused or activated
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
emanating from God
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
at any time
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
Grosvenor
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From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
Henley
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From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
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 I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
come together
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
omnipotentadjectiveUS /ɑːmˈnɪpətənt/
having unlimited power
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
on one occasion
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
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used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
unusual or striking
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
term of address for a man
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
express in words
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
Trenchard
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From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
unrepining
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From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have had a conversation with Sir Arthur, very singular in its kind, which has again awakened sensations in their full force that had previously cost me many bitter struggles to allay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But we are the creatures of an omnipotent necessity; and there can be but little need to remind thee that a compliance with the apparently best should ever be an unrepining and cheerful act of duty.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Within a week, Oliver, we shall once more meet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I surely need not tell thee that this thought of separation, were it not opposed by principle, would indeed be painful, and that it is at moments almost too mighty for principle itself.
a late time of life
From this reading What years of separation may afterward follow is more than I can divine.
