12
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From this reading "Bologna, August 12.
1819
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From this reading 1819.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
Alfieri's
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From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "Bologna, August 12.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
BolognanounUS /bəˈloʊni/
the capital of Emilia-Romagna; located in northern Italy to the east of the Apennines
From this reading "Bologna, August 12.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
convulsionsnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃənz/
plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
how
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From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
hystericsnounUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪks/
an attack of hysteria
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
immediately past
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
Mirra
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From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
to-day
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From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
(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 do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Last night I went to the representation of Alfieri's Mirra, the two last acts of which threw me into convulsions.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I do not mean by that word a lady's hysterics, but the agony of reluctant tears, and the choking shudder, which I do not often undergo for fiction.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not know how far I may be able to reply to your letter, for I am not very well to-day.
