used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
consider or hold as true
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was to Sir Francis Devereux:-- "THE COTTAGE, DEVEREUX, "Wednesday morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
dearly loved
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
Devereux
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From this reading It was to Sir Francis Devereux:-- "THE COTTAGE, DEVEREUX, "Wednesday morning.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
Francis
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From this reading It was to Sir Francis Devereux:-- "THE COTTAGE, DEVEREUX, "Wednesday morning.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to Sir Francis Devereux:-- "THE COTTAGE, DEVEREUX, "Wednesday morning.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
immediately past
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
go away from a place
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
not any; not one
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
a brief written record
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
on one occasion
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was to Sir Francis Devereux:-- "THE COTTAGE, DEVEREUX, "Wednesday morning.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
in the near future
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to Sir Francis Devereux:-- "THE COTTAGE, DEVEREUX, "Wednesday morning.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
a message informing of danger
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to Sir Francis Devereux:-- "THE COTTAGE, DEVEREUX, "Wednesday morning.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading It was to Sir Francis Devereux:-- "THE COTTAGE, DEVEREUX, "Wednesday morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I "GIVE WARNING" By ten o'clock in the morning I had written a letter which had caused me a good deal of trouble and anxiety.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DEAR SIR FRANCIS DEVEREUX,--You will, I am sure, agree with me that the revelation of last evening renders it imperative on my part to leave Devereux at once, or as soon as possible.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No one could regret more than I do the necessity which has arisen, and I am deeply sensible of all your kindness to myself and to my sister.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I must ask you, therefore, to accept this note as an intimation of my desire to do so as soon as is convenient to yourself.
