used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
(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 I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
Clifton
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From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Mr. Henley heard but had no time to write their last consultation.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
dearly loved
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
give a description of
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
give expression to
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
Fairfax
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From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
Grosvenor-Street
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Henley heard but had no time to write their last consultation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Henley heard but had no time to write their last consultation.
Henley
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Henley's
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From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
incloseverb
surround completely
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
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 Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Henley heard but had no time to write their last consultation.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
the literary culture
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
Louisa
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From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
a woman of refinement
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Henley heard but had no time to write their last consultation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
be obedient to
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
St
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happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Henley heard but had no time to write their last consultation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Henley heard but had no time to write their last consultation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
Wenbourne
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To these be pleased to add the following particulars of what passed after Mr. Henley's narrative breaks off, and the sudden interruption of my third letter by terror.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not attempt to describe my own feelings; they are inexpressible; but will endeavour to obey your commands, and give you the best account I am able of all that has befallen us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
produce a literary work
From this reading Mr. Henley heard but had no time to write their last consultation.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading For this purpose, I inclose the narrative written by Mr. Henley during his confinement; and three letters addressed to my friend, Louisa, but never sent; with a copy of a letter dictated by Mr. Clifton to his friend, Mr. Fairfax.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Mrs. Wenbourne_ _Grosvenor-Street_ I return you my sincere thanks, dear madam, for your kind congratulations; and think myself honoured by the great joy you express, at my safety and the deliverance of Mr. Henley.