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From this reading MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
(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 Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have both your letters at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
for the reason that
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
the two together, not just one
From this reading I have both your letters at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
CLARISSA
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From this reading MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
dearly loved
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
accept an excuse for
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
FRIDAYnounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
HARLOWE
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From this reading MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have both your letters at once.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
how
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From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
HOWEnounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have both your letters at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
incurringnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrɪŋ/
acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
the literary culture
From this reading I have both your letters at once.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
march in a procession
From this reading MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.
take in marriage
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.
ModestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
on one occasion
From this reading I have both your letters at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
others
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From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
by chance
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
a human being
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
presumers
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From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
presumptionnounUS /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/
an assumption that is taken for granted
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
express in words
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS HOWE, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE FRIDAY, MARCH 3.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Shall I venture to tell you?--Because they are nearer their own standard--Modesty, after all, perhaps has a concern in it; for how should they think that a niece or sister of theirs [I will not go higher, for fear of incurring your displeasure] should be an angel?
precisely as stated
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
which person or people
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That these presumers appear not in this very unworthy light to some of your friends, is, because their defects are not so striking to them as to others.--And why?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is very unhappy, my dear, since your friends will have you marry, that a person of your merit should be addressed by a succession of worthless creatures, who have nothing but their presumption for their excuse.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have both your letters at once.
