Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

give advice to

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

anew

From this reading Lady Avondale wrote again and again to Glenarvon.

(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 All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Lady Avondale wrote again and again to Glenarvon.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

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From this reading Lady Avondale wrote again and again to Glenarvon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

unvarying in nature

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lady Avondale wrote again and again to Glenarvon.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Avondale wrote again and again to Glenarvon.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

for more time

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

a particular point in time

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

not any; not one

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

be obedient to

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

on one occasion

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

by chance

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

express in words

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

express in speech

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Lady Avondale wrote again and again to Glenarvon.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But perhaps that dreaded moment is arrived, and you are no longer constant and true.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

which person or people

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

produce a literary work

From this reading All that a woman would repress, all that she once feared to utter, she now ventured to write.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Lady Avondale wrote again and again to Glenarvon.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Glenarvon,” she said, “if I have displeased you, let me at least be told my fault by you: you who have had power to lead me to wrong, need not doubt your influence if you would now but advise me to return to my duty.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading Say it but gently—speak but kindly to me, and I will obey every wish of yours.