used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
the state of being absent
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is the matter," asked Grace and Isabel at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What is the matter," asked Grace and Isabel at the same time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
can't
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From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
cannot
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From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
power to direct or determine
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
dearly loved
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
Emily
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From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
EmmynounUS /ˈemi/
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
Everard
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From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "What is the matter," asked Grace and Isabel at the same time.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
imperitive
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From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter," asked Grace and Isabel at the same time.
Isabel
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From this reading "What is the matter," asked Grace and Isabel at the same time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
it's
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From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
engage in
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What is the matter," asked Grace and Isabel at the same time.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
not any; not one
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
by chance
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "What is the matter," asked Grace and Isabel at the same time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
express in words
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "I declare it's a shame," cried Emily throwing a letter on the table.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What is the matter," asked Grace and Isabel at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I would not have believed it of him, indeed I would not--what will Harry think, I should like to know."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I can't think what Everard means, it's positively unkind, I shall write and tell him so," she continued endeavoring in vain to repress the tears of vexation that would not be restrained.
Xmasnoun
a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Read this and you will see," she replied--Grace read-- DEAR EMILY,--You will, I know, be sorry to hear that I cannot be home for the Xmas. festivities, nor for the wedding; I am as sorry as you can possibly be, dear Emmy, but circumstances, over which I have no control, make it imperitive that I should remain away, therefore, pray forgive my absence, nor think it unkind.
