used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
(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 Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
subject to appointment
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
Cowley
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From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
DangleverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəl/
hang freely
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
dearly loved
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
endeavoured
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From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
a social unit living together
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
Farefield
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From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
Flamall
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From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
happarent
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From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
hevents
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From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
himagine
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From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
inexpressibleadjective
defying expression
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
something that is lost
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
Maclairn
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From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
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 have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
a particular point in time
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
mopeverbUS /moʊp/
move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
not any; not one
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
preachingnounUS /ˈpriːtʃɪŋ/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
express in words
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
SergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
sorrowingadjective
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
a special situation
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
except if; if not
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
precisely as stated
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Death is appointed for all; and the best thing we can do is to submit to the loss of our friends and relations, who are summoned away before us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
at the time that
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
which person or people
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You can be no stranger to the “hevents” which have taken place in my family since that time; and of course these will account to you for my “happarent” neglect.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I have endeavoured to practise what I preach, which is more, as Mrs. Dangle says, than _many_ who are paid for preaching do; for, as I have said in my letter to Lady Maclairn, I see that nothing good comes from sorrowing for those who are removed from this world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading I dare say the death of Mr. Flamall has made her ladyship very unhappy, but time will restore her spirits, unless she do as my Jerry “_do_,” yield to grief, and mope in her room.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _From Mrs. Serge to Miss Cowley._ MY DEAR MISS COWLEY, It would give me inexpressible concern, could I for a moment believe that you “himagine” I have forgotten you, or the promise I made you, when at Farefield Hall.
