used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
anew
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
alibinounUS /ˈæləbaɪ/
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
(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 Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
Castlewood's
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From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
confessionsnounUS /kənˈfeʃənz/
plural of “confession” — an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
Dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
Esmond
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From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
at any time
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
everybody's
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From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
a man of refinement
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
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 He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
go away from a place
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
mistress's
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From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
not any; not one
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
in the near future
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
progenynounUS /ˈprɑːdʒəni/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
quellingnounUS /ˈkwelɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
reposed
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From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
in the near future
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Esmond went away from his mistress and was cured a half-dozen times; he came back to her side, and instantly fell ill again of the fever.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a humiliating cure, but one that is easy and almost specific for the malady—which is, to try an alibi.
which person or people
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
belonging to which person
From this reading Truly a ludicrous and pitiable object, at least exhausting everybody’s pity but his dearest mistress’s, Lady Castlewood’s, in whose tender breast he reposed all his dreary confessions, and who never tired of hearing him and pleading for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He vowed that he could leave her and think no more of her, and so he could pretty well, at least, succeed in quelling that rage and longing he had whenever he was with her; but as soon as he returned he was as bad as ever again.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Doth any young gentleman of my progeny, who may read his old grandfather’s papers, chance to be presently suffering under the passion of Love?
