used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
admonitionsnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
DouglassnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
indeliblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdeləbli/
in an indelible manner
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
Lucretia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
engage in
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
MurdochnounUS /ˈmɜːrdɑːk/
United States publisher (born in Australia in 1931)
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
not any; not one
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
reflexions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
term of address for a man
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
up to a particular time
From this reading I therefore continued to read and chat with my friend till near the dining hour.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Sunday morning._ Will my Lucy need from me the obvious reflexions, which will result from the perusal of this letter?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “No:” nor have I time to make them, though the impressions on my mind are such as will indelibly remain, as admonitions to warn me against too much security in this world’s air bubbles!
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The appearance of Doctor Douglass was nothing new; but we were equally struck with his manner and countenance; and her ladyship, with alarm, asked him, whether Lucretia was worse.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had so well sustained my part with my pen, in writing to Sir Murdoch, that I had produced a cheerfulness on the pensive brow of his wife; and she detained me with her, until it was too late to finish my letter to you.
