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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
speak to
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
(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 Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
any thing at all
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
cannot
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From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
ConsulatenounUS /ˈkɑːnsələt/
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
the time during which someone's life continues
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dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
DOUGLASnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading ENGLISH DAYS: II DOUGLAS, MONA, July 18.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
enchantersnounUS /enˈtʃæntərz/
plural of “enchanter” — a sorcerer or magician
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
HawthornenounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ENGLISH DAYS: II DOUGLAS, MONA, July 18.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
immediately past
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
lurking-place
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From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
MONAnounUS /ˈmoʊnə/
an island to the northwest of Wales
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a form of address for a man
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
storiedadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrid/
having an illustrious past
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
except if; if not
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet I know that there are reasons of state why he should not; and therefore, though I am nothing less than infinitely desolate without him, and hate to look at anything new unless he is looking too, I cannot complain.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But is it not wonderful that I am here in this remote and interesting and storied spot?--the last retreat of the little people called fairies, the lurking-place of giants and enchanters.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet here we all are, with one grievous exception, to be sure; for Mr. Hawthorne, after fetching us one day, and staying the two next, went away to the tiresome old Consulate, so conscientious and devoted is he; for his clerk assured him he might stay a little.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I little dreamed that I should next address you from the Isle of Man!
