used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
any thing at all
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
Barnes
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From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
the two together, not just one
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
dearly loved
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
engage in
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
a brief written record
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
on one occasion
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
by chance
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You mentioned once an idea of starting a small paper; let my small cheque assist in this excellent effort.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
in the direction of
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
which person or people
From this reading What I thought was that, as one who had the interests both of capital and labour at heart, I might be allowed to make a small contribution towards any movement in which you were interested.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading “MY dear Mr. Barnes,” wrote Lady Frances’ uncle in a genial note, dated from a Pall Mall club, “I am sorry my niece did not make my intention more apparent; possibly the mistake was my own.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I never dreamt of offering you, as you assume, anything in the shape of a bribe.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was glad to see your admirable speech so fully reported in the newspapers.
