used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You cannot imagine what a treat it is to hear from you.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Phillips is kind, but so very different from dear Mr. Daunton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
cannot
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From this reading You cannot imagine what a treat it is to hear from you.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
Dashwood
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From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
Daunton
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From this reading Mr. Phillips is kind, but so very different from dear Mr. Daunton.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Reginald, "Your letter was as welcome as usual.
wanted intensely
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Mr. Phillips is kind, but so very different from dear Mr. Daunton.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
DolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
at any time
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading You cannot imagine what a treat it is to hear from you.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading You cannot imagine what a treat it is to hear from you.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You cannot imagine what a treat it is to hear from you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr. Phillips is kind, but so very different from dear Mr. Daunton.
immediately past
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "My dear Reginald, "Your letter was as welcome as usual.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
subject to death
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
Mortimer's
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From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Phillips is kind, but so very different from dear Mr. Daunton.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Reginald, "Your letter was as welcome as usual.
not any; not one
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
Phillips
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From this reading Mr. Phillips is kind, but so very different from dear Mr. Daunton.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
Reginald
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From this reading "My dear Reginald, "Your letter was as welcome as usual.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
an educational institution
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
required or under orders
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
interact in a certain way
From this reading You cannot imagine what a treat it is to hear from you.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "My dear Reginald, "Your letter was as welcome as usual.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Phillips is kind, but so very different from dear Mr. Daunton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
accept gladly
From this reading "My dear Reginald, "Your letter was as welcome as usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You cannot imagine what a treat it is to hear from you.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His eldest brother, to whom these pathetic relations were made, failed not to stimulate him with exciting passages of school life--and these, at last, had the desired effect, drawing from Louis the following epistle:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Doleful were the accounts received from time to time of Louis Mortimer's life with his tutor at Dashwood Rectory; and, if implicit credence might be yielded to them, it would be supposed that no poor mortal was ever so persecuted by Latin verses, early rising, and difficult problems, as our hero.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You cannot imagine what a treat it is to hear from you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Reginald, "Your letter was as welcome as usual.
