13
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From this reading "Ravenna, July 13.
1820
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From this reading 1820.
77
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From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
(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 But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
react verbally
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
can't
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From this reading I can't pretend to be that, while I feel.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
make right or correct
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
divisible by two
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I can't pretend to be that, while I feel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
flitverbUS /flɪt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
forth-with
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From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading "Ravenna, July 13.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
MemoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
an old word for “no”
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
not any; not one
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
not one, and not any
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
and nothing more
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
premising
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From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I can't pretend to be that, while I feel.
on the contrary
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading "Ravenna, July 13.
renounUS /reɪ/
a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I can't pretend to be that, while I feel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
wispnounUS /wɪsp/
a small tuft or lock
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, first, a word on the Memoir;--I have no objection, nay, I would rather that _one_ correct copy was taken and deposited in honourable hands, in case of accidents happening to the original; for you know that I have none, and have never even _re_-read, nor, indeed, _read_ at all what is there written; I only know that I wrote it with the fullest intention to be 'faithful and true' in my narrative, but _not_ impartial--no, by the Lord!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "To remove or increase your Irish anxiety about my being 'in a wisp[77],' I answer your letter forth-with; premising that, as I am a '_Will_ of the wisp,' I may chance to flit out of it.
