Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

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From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading I accordingly expect, Mr. Henley, you will have the kindness to stop proceedings relative to the foreclosures.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

react verbally

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

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From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

not to your liking

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

to an extreme degree

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

a social unit living together

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

plural of “foreclosure” — the legal proceedings initiated by a creditor to repossess the collateral for loan that is in default

From this reading I accordingly expect, Mr. Henley, you will have the kindness to stop proceedings relative to the foreclosures.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

a man of refinement

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

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From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

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From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

plural of “impediment” — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

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From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

and nothing more

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading I accordingly expect, Mr. Henley, you will have the kindness to stop proceedings relative to the foreclosures.

immediately past

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

in like or similar manner

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

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 And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

not any; not one

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading I accordingly expect, Mr. Henley, you will have the kindness to stop proceedings relative to the foreclosures.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading I accordingly expect, Mr. Henley, you will have the kindness to stop proceedings relative to the foreclosures.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

precisely, exactly

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

giving satisfaction

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

express in words

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

term of address for a man

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

a male human offspring

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

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From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading I accordingly expect, Mr. Henley, you will have the kindness to stop proceedings relative to the foreclosures.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

a special situation

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And though there are many impediments, for which I cannot altogether answer just at present, yet I think it very probable that this affair should end in something like the manner you desire.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

precisely as stated

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

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From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Neither do I forget, good sir, what you have hinted concerning Wenbourne-Hill, which is far from disagreeable to me.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I accordingly expect, Mr. Henley, you will have the kindness to stop proceedings relative to the foreclosures.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

but in spite of that

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading With respect to your son, I must say that he is a young gentleman of very great merit; and though a marriage into the family of St. Ives is a thing that he certainly has no right to expect, yet I cannot deny that your proposal deserves some consideration; inasmuch as you now come forward like a man, and have likewise a recollection of propriety.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Sir Arthur St. Ives to Abimelech Henley_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Mr. Henley, Sir, I have received your letter, which I must acknowledge is far more satisfactory and in a more proper style than your last, at which I cannot but own I was exceedingly surprised.