used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
acquaints
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From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
AscribesverbUS /əˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Ascribes to the difference in each of their tempers their mutual love.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Insists that his next letter shall be his last.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Gives particulars of a conversation between her mother and her on Clarissa's case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Gives particulars of a conversation between her mother and her on Clarissa's case.
Clarissa's
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From this reading Gives particulars of a conversation between her mother and her on Clarissa's case.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Gives particulars of a conversation between her mother and her on Clarissa's case.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Her satirical description of Solmes.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Ascribes to the difference in each of their tempers their mutual love.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Ascribes to the difference in each of their tempers their mutual love.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
a social unit living together
From this reading family have of her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reflects on the Harlowe family, and particularly on Mrs. Harlowe, for her passiveness.
in a free manner
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Gives particulars of a conversation between her mother and her on Clarissa's case.
Harlowe
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From this reading Reflects on the Harlowe family, and particularly on Mrs. Harlowe, for her passiveness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading family have of her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading family have of her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Insists that his next letter shall be his last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ascribes to the difference in each of their tempers their mutual love.
indignitiesnounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiz/
plural of “indignity” — an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
InsistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Insists that his next letter shall be his last.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
immediately past
From this reading Insists that his next letter shall be his last.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Ascribes to the difference in each of their tempers their mutual love.
LovelacenounUS /ˈlʌvleɪs/
English poet (1618-1857)
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Gives particulars of a conversation between her mother and her on Clarissa's case.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Reflects on the Harlowe family, and particularly on Mrs. Harlowe, for her passiveness.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Ascribes to the difference in each of their tempers their mutual love.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Insists that his next letter shall be his last.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading family have of her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Reflects on the Harlowe family, and particularly on Mrs. Harlowe, for her passiveness.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Gives particulars of a conversation between her mother and her on Clarissa's case.
passivenessnoun
submission to others or to outside influences
From this reading Reflects on the Harlowe family, and particularly on Mrs. Harlowe, for her passiveness.
RalliesnounUS /ˈræliz/
plural of “rally” — a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
ReflectsverbUS /rɪˈflekts/
third-person singular of “reflect” — manifest or bring back
From this reading Reflects on the Harlowe family, and particularly on Mrs. Harlowe, for her passiveness.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
resentingverbUS /rɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading Her satirical description of Solmes.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Insists that his next letter shall be his last.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
Solmes
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From this reading Her satirical description of Solmes.
SubstancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Ascribes to the difference in each of their tempers their mutual love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Substance of a letter from Lovelace, resenting the indignities he receives from her relations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ascribes to the difference in each of their tempers their mutual love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She freely acquaints him that he has nothing to expect from her contrary to her duty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rallies her on her curiosity to know what opinion Lord M. and his family have of her.
