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From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
baronet's
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From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
gotten under control
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
contributesverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːts/
third-person singular of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
Cowley
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From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
executorsnounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətərz/
plural of “executor” — a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
goutnounUS /ɡaʊt/
a painful inflammation of the big toe and foot caused by defects in uric acid metabolism resulting in deposits of the acid and its salts in the blood and joints
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
Hardcastle
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From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
indispositionnoun
a slight illness
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
immediately past
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
Leonora
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From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
Malcolm
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From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
MurdochnounUS /ˈmɜːrdɑːk/
United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
Putney
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From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Her husband, from time to time, attends her; but his reception is cold and ceremonious in Mr. Serge’s room, and he is not less restrained on his part with the guests.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
SergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
Serge's
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From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Murdoch is in perfect health, and the counsellor shares, in his leisure hours, and contributes to his amusement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This morning we had another letter; it was from Malcolm; all the business which occasioned the journey had been finished to poor Mr. Serge’s contentment; but he had exerted himself too much; and the gout had overtaken him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _From Miss Cowley to Miss Hardcastle._ _Friday morning._ My letter[1] of Monday last contained the intelligence of the good baronet’s safety, and the comfortable hopes that are entertained at Putney, that Mr. Serge will not need executors to his will, for some time at least; for the sight of the travellers has been a cordial to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Malcolm adds, that the doctor regards this indisposition as favourable to his friend’s general health, and that he is chief nurse; Mrs. Fairly attends her mother with assiduity, though unwell herself; she is, he says, the shadow of the Leonora we know, and he thinks her in a consumption.
