14
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From this reading "November 14.
1815
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From this reading 1815.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
make certain of
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
cannot
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From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
in a free manner
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading "November 14.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
express in words
From this reading Had such been my intention, I can assure you I would have asked you fairly, and as freely as you would give; and I cannot say more of my confidence or your conduct.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
unhonoured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Your present offer is a favour which I would accept from you, if I accepted such from any man.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I return you your bills not accepted, but certainly not _unhonoured_.
