used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
(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 Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
CeaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
at any time
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
a man of refinement
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
HONEYW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HONEYW.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
LoftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Mr. Lofty— LOFTY.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lofty— LOFTY.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
reproaches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
try to get or reach
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
term of address for a man
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
solicitverbUS /səˈlɪsɪt/
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
not in physical motion
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
upbraidverbUS /ˈʌpbreɪd/
express criticism towards
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
in or at the place that
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
which person or people
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, sir, I have determined this very hour to quit for ever, a place where I have made myself the voluntary slave of all; and to seek among strangers that fortitude which may give strength to the mind, and marshal all its dissipated virtues.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, ere I depart, permit me to solicit favour for this gentleman; who, notwithstanding what has happened, has laid me under the most signal obligations.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Cease to upbraid me, sir: I have for some time but too strongly felt the justice of your reproaches; but there is one way still left me.
