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From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
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From this reading "March 10.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
(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 "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
react verbally
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
make certain of
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
cannot
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From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
being joined in close association
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
dissensions
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From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
EnclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
divisible by two
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
march in a procession
From this reading "March 10.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
Parruca's
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From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
re-unite
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From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
express in words
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
required or under orders
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
tenthsnounUS /tenθs/
plural of “tenth” — a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "My chief, indeed _nine tenths_ of my expenses here are solely in advances to or on behalf of the Greeks[1], and objects connected with their independence."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
at the time that
From this reading When I say this, I am at the same time aware of the difficulties and dissensions and defects of the Greeks themselves; but allowance must be made for them by all reasonable people.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Enclosed is an answer to Mr. Parruca's letter, and I hope that you will assure him from me, that I have done and am doing all I can to re-unite the Greeks with the Greeks.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am extremely obliged by your offer of your country house (as for all other kindness) in case that my health should require my removal; but I cannot quit Greece while there is a chance of my being of any (even supposed) utility:--there is a stake worth millions such as I am, and while I can stand at all, I must stand by the cause.
