used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS HOWARD TO A. HOWARD, Esq.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
Adelaide's
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From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
how long something has existed
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
commissionedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪʃənd/
(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
dearly loved
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading It is my mother's design to hasten the marriage as quickly as possible.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading MISS HOWARD TO A. HOWARD, Esq.
give expression to
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
Falkland
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From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
depressingly dark
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading It is my mother's design to hasten the marriage as quickly as possible.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
HOWARDnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading MISS HOWARD TO A. HOWARD, Esq.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
of the present time and place
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
Inclosed
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From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS HOWARD TO A. HOWARD, Esq.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
not any; not one
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is my mother's design to hasten the marriage as quickly as possible.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
with speed
From this reading It is my mother's design to hasten the marriage as quickly as possible.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
express in words
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
in or at or to some place
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
up to a particular time
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS HOWARD TO A. HOWARD, Esq.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
the act of using
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
precisely as stated
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
at the time that
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
in or to any place at all
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This is her message; but as her anxiety that you should quit your present situation is fully equal to her wish that you should not come here, she would be glad if you were to _go_ to the Continent; and as your friend Falkland is somewhere in Italy, and his company may be an inducement to _immediate_ arrangements, she has no objection to your joining him and his tutor wherever they may be.
but in spite of that
From this reading As you are not yet _quite_ of age, you could not be of any absolute use at present; and she will contrive, upon the good faith of your assistance when you are enabled to give your aid, to supply the immediate necessity for money by borrowing on bond.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (_Inclosed in the preceding._) My dear Arthur, Your letter has made me gloomy, and my mother's temper does not improve my spirits: she is very angry with you, and so offended by the style of your remarks on Adelaide's approaching marriage, that so far from wishing your presence, I am commissioned to say, it is my mother's express desire that you should not come to town till the ceremony is over.
