Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

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From this reading And, commiserating you, "Ah! the poor Pamela!"

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

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

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

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

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

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

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From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

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From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

-ing form of “commiserate” — to feel or express sympathy or compassion

From this reading And, commiserating you, "Ah! the poor Pamela!"

demanding attention

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

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From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

apart from; not including

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

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

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

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

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

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From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

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

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

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

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

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

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

a polite name for any woman

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

the force of workers available

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

not any; not one

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

and nothing more

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

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From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading And, commiserating you, "Ah! the poor Pamela!"

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

express in words

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

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

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

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From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

full of anxiety and concern

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

express in words

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

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

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And expressing her impatience to hear how you escaped at this time, and at that, and rejoicing in your escape.

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

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

precisely as stated

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

morally reprehensible

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

which person or people

From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I can't say but they have: nor, except in regard to the reputation of your saucy man, do I see why the part you hint at might not be read by those to whom the rest might be shewn.

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From this reading I can tell you, Lady Betty, who is a very nice and delicate lady, had no objection to any part, though read before men: only now and then crying out, "O the vile man!--See, Lord Davers, what wretches you men are!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _From the same._ And so, Pamela, you are solicitous to know, if the gentlemen have seen every part of your papers?