used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
in addition
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
beguileverbUS /bɪˈɡaɪl/
influence by slyness
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading _Miss Cowley, in continuation._ TAREFIELD.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
CounsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
Cowley
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From this reading _Miss Cowley, in continuation._ TAREFIELD.
damsel's
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From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
dearly loved
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
the act of giving
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Miss Cowley, in continuation._ TAREFIELD.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
Maclairn
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From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Miss Cowley, in continuation._ TAREFIELD.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
Murdock
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From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
not any; not one
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
try to get or reach
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
term of address for a man
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
a male human offspring
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
Steadman
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From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
TAREFIELD
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From this reading _Miss Cowley, in continuation._ TAREFIELD.
express in words
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
up to a particular time
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
at the time that
From this reading Thus prepared, I asked the courteous baronet, before my dear counsellor, when he meant to commence his journey to Tarefield.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall therefore inform you, that I lost no time in giving Sir Murdock Maclairn a specimen of that damsel’s _temper_ whom it had cost him so many wearisome miles to seek.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But I will be modest, and tell you also, that I had been spirited up to this undertaking by Counsellor Steadman; for as he has no son to beguile me of my heart, and is too old himself to wish for more of it than he has, he was determined, without consulting your father, to see whether I could fight my own battles.
yesterday'snounUS /ˈjestərdeɪz/
possessive form of “yesterday” — the day immediately before today
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Finding myself somewhat the wiser for a few hours repose, I will profit by the unavoidable delay of my yesterday’s letter to add to its bulk, and to pour into your patient ear a larger portion of those thoughts which I know not what to do with till they are communicated to you.
