used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
comediesnounUS /ˈkɑːmədiz/
plural of “comedy” — light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
Farquhar's
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From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
set up or found
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
the act of departing
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
destroyed or killed
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
INSIGHTnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
immediately past
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
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 A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
PROSPECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
try to get or reach
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
St
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From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CHANGE OF PROSPECTS.--A NEW INSIGHT INTO THE CHARACTER OF THE HERO.--A CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO BROTHERS.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading Despite my sorrow at interrupting him in so venerable a study, I was too full of my new plot to heed breaking off that in the comedy.
precisely as stated
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No sooner was he fairly gone than I went to seek my uncle; I found him reading one of Farquhar’s comedies.
at the time that
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A DAY or two after the conversation recorded in my last chapter, St. John, to my inexpressible regret, left us for London; however, we had enjoyed several conferences together during his stay, and when we parted it was with a pressing invitation on his side to visit him in London, and a most faithful promise on mine to avail myself of the request.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In very few words I made the good knight understand that his descriptions had infected me, and that I was dying to ascertain their truth; in a word, that his hopeful nephew was fully bent on going to town.
