used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
consider or hold as true
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
caricatureverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
cleverest
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From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
divisible by two
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
a social unit living together
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
Imbittered
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From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
for more time
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
merciesnounUS /ˈmɜːrsiːz/
plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
Mortimer's
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From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
not any; not one
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
not one, and not any
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
on one occasion
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
yielding a fair profit
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
peevishadjectiveUS /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
portrait-painting
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From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
precludedverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪd/
past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
rancournoun
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
seduceverbUS /sɪˈduːs/
induce to have sex
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
shrinksnounUS /ʃrɪŋks/
plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
soursnounUS /ˈsaʊərz/
plural of “sour” — a cocktail made of a liquor (especially whiskey or gin) mixed with lemon or lime juice and sugar
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
ThomsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The state of Miss Mortimer's health had long precluded us from paying or receiving visits; and my friend had none of those habits of moral portrait-painting which seduce so many into caricature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, though the Doctor's professional duties had made me somewhat acquainted with him, his family were, even by character, strangers to me.
in or at the place that
From this reading _They hate to mingle in the filthy fray, Where the soul sours, and gradual rancour grows Imbittered more from peevish day to day._ Thomson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Though I was no longer of a temper to reject the means of comfort which still remained within my reach, or scornfully to repulse the mercies both of God and man, I had accepted with reluctance the asylum offered by the clergyman to whom Miss Mortimer had recommended me; for the reserve which shrinks from obligation is one of the most unconquerable forms of pride.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading My reluctance to accept of the good man's hospitality had, however, yielded partly to necessity, partly to the recollection that I had once heard the 'Doctor's lady' called 'the cleverest woman in the country.'
