used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
speak to
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
discretionaryadjectiveUS /dɪˈskreʃəneri/
having or using the ability to act or decide according to your own discretion or judgment
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
of the present time and place
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
the act of departing
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
engage in
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
the force of workers available
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
move upward
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
try to get or reach
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In justice to Lady Byron, it must be remembered that this publication of her story is not her act, but mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
the act of testing something
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
the act of using
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
precisely as stated
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her communication to me was not an address to the public: it was a statement of the case for advice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
which person or people
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading True, by leaving the whole, unguarded by pledge or promise, it left discretionary power with me to use it if needful.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In leaving this subject, I have an appeal to make to the men, and more especially to the women, who have been my readers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I trust you have already conceded, that, in so severe and peculiar a trial, she had a right to be understood fully by her immediate circle of friends, and to seek of them counsel in view of the moral questions to which such very exceptional circumstances must have given rise.
