126
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From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
1822
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From this reading May 30th, 1822.
30th
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From this reading May 30th, 1822.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
acutelyadverbUS /əˈkjuːtli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
(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 The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
Ambleside
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From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
Anster's
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From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
move towards
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
close-written
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From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
DawesnounUS /dɔːz/
American patriot who rode with Paul Revere to warn that the British were advancing on Lexington and Concord (1745-1799)
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
dearly loved
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
extenuatingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstenjuːeɪtɪŋ/
partially excusing or justifying
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
folionounUS /ˈfoʊliːoʊ/
the system of numbering pages
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
Gillmans
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From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
Highgate
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From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
of the present time and place
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
immediately past
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
go away from a place
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
the literary culture
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
engage in
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May 30th, 1822.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
come together
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
Messrs
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From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
misanthropynoun
hatred of mankind
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
and nothing more
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
palliativenounUS /ˈpæliətɪv/
remedy that alleviates pain without curing
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
the act of departing politely
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
piecemealadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsmiːl/
one thing at a time
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
bring forth or yield
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
determined
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
express in words
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
uncalculating
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From this reading The exceeding kindness and uncalculating instantaneous and decisive generous friendship of the Gillmans, and the presence of _you_ to my Thoughts, prevent all approach to misanthropy in my Feelings, but _for that reason_ render those feelings more _acutely_ painful.
the act of using
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
precisely as stated
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
at the time that
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have at _length_--for I really tore it out of my brain, as it were piecemeal, a bit one day and a bit the day after--finished and sent off a letter of two folio _large_ and close-written sheets--nine sides equal to twelve of this size paper--to Mr. Dawes, of Ambleside, the rough copy of which I will show you when we meet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
the words that are spoken
From this reading This only let me say, that mournful as my experience of Messrs. ---- and ----[126] in my own immediate concerns had been, of the latter especially, I was not prepared for their late behaviour, or, to use Anster's words on the occasion, for "so piteous a lowering of human nature," as the contents of Mr. W.'s letters were calculated to produce.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My very dear Friend, On my arrival at Highgate after our last parting, I ought to have written, if it were only that I had fully resolved to do so, and when I feel that I have not done what I ought, and what you would (have) done in my place, I will, as indeed too safely to make a merit of it I may do, leave the palliative and extenuating circumstance to your kindness to think of.
