Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a church associated with a monastery or convent

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Consider then, dear Lady Powis, the inclos'd as if it was address'd to yourself.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

later than; following

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

anew

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

(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 Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Consider then, dear Lady Powis, the inclos'd as if it was address'd to yourself.

great and constant diligence and attention

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

deem to be

From this reading Consider then, dear Lady Powis, the inclos'd as if it was address'd to yourself.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

dearly loved

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

experiencing delirium

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

third-person singular of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

an old word for “before”

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

at any time

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

a social unit living together

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _P.S._ My good friends Mr. and Mrs. Jenkings shall hear from me next post.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading _P.S._ My good friends Mr. and Mrs. Jenkings shall hear from me next post.

let have

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _P.S._ My good friends Mr. and Mrs. Jenkings shall hear from me next post.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the state of being honored

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Consider then, dear Lady Powis, the inclos'd as if it was address'd to yourself.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Consider then, dear Lady Powis, the inclos'd as if it was address'd to yourself.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

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From this reading _P.S._ My good friends Mr. and Mrs. Jenkings shall hear from me next post.

and nothing more

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Miss Powis to Lady Powis.

a title used to address any peeress except a duchess

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

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

From this reading _London_.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Powis to Lady Powis.

a particular point in time

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _P.S._ My good friends Mr. and Mrs. Jenkings shall hear from me next post.

not any; not one

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading _P.S._ My good friends Mr. and Mrs. Jenkings shall hear from me next post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading _P.S._ My good friends Mr. and Mrs. Jenkings shall hear from me next post.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Miss Powis to Lady Powis.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

return to an original state

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _P.S._ My good friends Mr. and Mrs. Jenkings shall hear from me next post.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

cut with a saw

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

express in words

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

term of address for a man

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

an inscription written above something else

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

express in words

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Consider then, dear Lady Powis, the inclos'd as if it was address'd to yourself.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Miss Powis to Lady Powis.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I cannot do justice to the affection,--the compassion,--the tender assiduity I have experienc'd from Mr. Delves's family:--I shall always love them; I hope too I shall always be grateful.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

not feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

precisely as stated

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

morally reprehensible

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

in a violent manner

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

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

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

performs some wicked deed

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the act of creating written works

From this reading In a few days I hope to do myself the honour of writing to your Ladyship again.--One line from your dear hand would be most gratefully receiv'd by your oblig'd and affectionate F. WARLEY.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading God grant, my dear Lady;--God grant, dear Sir James, that long ere this you may have embrac'd Mr. and Mrs. Powis.--My heart is with _you_:--it delights to dwell at Barford Abbey.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Think me not ungrateful, my ever-honour'd Lady, that I have been silent under the ten thousand obligations which I receiv'd at Barford Abbey.--But indeed, my dear Lady, I have been _very_ ill.--I have had the small-pox:--I was seiz'd delirious the evening after my arrival in Town.--My God! what a wretch did I set out with!--Vile man!--Man did I say?--_No_; he is a disgrace to _manhood_.--How shall I tell your Ladyship all I have suffer'd?--I am weak,--_very_ weak;--I find myself unequal to the task.-- This moment I have hit on an expedient that will unravel all;--I'll recall a letter [Footnote: This was the same Lord Darcey's servant saw on the counter.] which I have just sent down to be put into the post-office;--a letter I wrote Lady Mary Sutton immediately on my arrival here;--but was seiz'd so violently, that I could not add the superscription, for which reason it has lain by ever since.--I am easy on Lady Mary's account:--Mr. Delves has acquainted her of my illness:--like wise the prospect of my recovery.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Consider then, dear Lady Powis, the inclos'd as if it was address'd to yourself.