used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He came to me yesterday morning, as was his custom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading How shall I begin?
a male with the same parents as someone else
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came to me yesterday morning, as was his custom.
Clifton
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
credibilitynounUS /ˌkredəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being believable or trustworthy
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accepted or habitual practice
From this reading He came to me yesterday morning, as was his custom.
dearly loved
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
descriptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
destructiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/
causing destruction or much damage
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
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ErrornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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to an extreme degree
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
exceedsverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
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existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
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a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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the act of departing
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Grosvenor
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came to me yesterday morning, as was his custom.
How
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From this reading How shall I begin?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
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_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
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letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
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a written message addressed to a person or organization
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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_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
Louisa
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
malignantadjectiveUS /məˈlɪɡnənt/
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He came to me yesterday morning, as was his custom.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He came to me yesterday morning, as was his custom.
a form of address for a married woman
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
rendverb
tear or be torn violently
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
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express in words
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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an instance of visual perception
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
St
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
of the kind already mentioned
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
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_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He came to me yesterday morning, as was his custom.
Wenbourne
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Louisa!--My dear, my kind, my affectionate Louisa!--My friend!--What shall I say?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading There was something in his look which, could I but have read it, was exceedingly descriptive of the workings of his heart.
the day immediately before today
From this reading He came to me yesterday morning, as was his custom.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am going to rend your heart.-- Keep this letter from the sight of Mrs. Clifton: if she have not already been told, do not let her know such a letter exists--Oh this brother!--But he is not your brother--Error so rooted, so malignant, so destructive exceeds all credibility!
