Chapter VIII

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From this reading Tuesday, March 26, 1811.

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From this reading Tuesday, March 26, 1811.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

later than; following

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what need has Grattan of pride?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health

From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

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From this reading CHIABRERA.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

dearly loved

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

divisible by two

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading But what need has Grattan of pride?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

the state of being honored

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

the act of departing

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

march in a procession

From this reading Tuesday, March 26, 1811.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But what need has Grattan of pride?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading But what need has Grattan of pride?

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

any activity that is performed alone without assistance

From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading Tuesday, March 26, 1811.

by bad luck

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading Dear Godwin, Mr. Grattan did me the honour of calling on me, and leaving his card, on Sunday afternoon, unfortunately a few minutes after I had gone out--and I am so unwell, that I fear I shall not be able to return the call to-day, as I had intended, though it is a grief even for a brace of days to appear insensible of so much kindness and condescension.

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what need has Grattan of pride?

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From this reading Ha d'uopo solo Mendicar dall' orgoglio onore e stima, Chi senza lui di vilipendio é degno.