a positive feeling of liking
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
carefully weighed
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
divisible by two
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
a social unit living together
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
Gordon
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From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
a room where books are kept
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Blame me, Cousin Peter!
a form of address for a man
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I exhibit as much family affection and humane interest as could be expected from me,--circumstances considered."
New-born
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From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should think not.
term of address for a man
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading BEFORE his relations dispersed, Sir Peter summoned Mr. Gordon into his library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should think not.
in the direction of
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Cousin," said he, kindly, "I do not blame you for the want of family affection, or even of humane interest, which you exhibit towards the New-born."
