Chapter XII

speak to

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

(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 "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HER EYES GREW LIMPID AND HER CHEEKS FLUSHED RED.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

have

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading HER EYES GREW LIMPID AND HER CHEEKS FLUSHED RED.

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From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

dearly loved

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

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From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

divisible by two

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

opinion or judgment

From this reading HER EYES GREW LIMPID AND HER CHEEKS FLUSHED RED.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading HER EYES GREW LIMPID AND HER CHEEKS FLUSHED RED.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

excluded from a society

From this reading Mr. Winter writes me that you are friendless.

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From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading HER EYES GREW LIMPID AND HER CHEEKS FLUSHED RED.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HER EYES GREW LIMPID AND HER CHEEKS FLUSHED RED.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

similar in quality or character

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

clear and bright

From this reading HER EYES GREW LIMPID AND HER CHEEKS FLUSHED RED.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

past form of “mourn” — feel sadness

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Winter writes me that you are friendless.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

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From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

disregarded

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading HER EYES GREW LIMPID AND HER CHEEKS FLUSHED RED.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

acceptance of despair

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

being without an escort

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

at the time that

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When the carriage, which was to convey her to Easthampton, had started, Natalie commenced the re-perusal of Miss Claghorn's invitation, which ran thus:

which person or people

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Mr. Winter writes me that you are friendless.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Mr. Winter writes me that you are friendless.

a late time of life

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.

but in spite of that

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My Dear Grand-niece--I address you thus, for though I have never seen you, yet you are of my kindred, and all who bear your name must be dear to me.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Your father was so in his youth, and if, in later years, he neglected, if he did not forget, the ties of kinship and of country, I nevertheless mourned for him, even though sensible that all things are ordered by the Lord of heaven and earth and that human regret is useless, and, if unaccompanied with resignation, sinful.