23
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From this reading "23d.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
accusesverbUS /əˈkjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “accuse” — bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
affrontedverbUS /əˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “affront” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
assertsverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/
third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
cannot
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From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "23d.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
take in liquids
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
apart from; not including
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
Felix
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From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
Janet
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From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
molestationnounUS /ˌmoʊleˈsteɪʃən/
the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
not any; not one
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
and nothing more
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
Sommerville
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From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
St
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From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
well-informedadjective
possessing sound knowledge
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have not seen Janet this week--I cannot imagine what has become of her.
which person or people
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have received no molestation since the explanation with Mr. Sommerville, except from my mother, who accuses me of having affronted Lord ----; and although I deny it, she asserts that he never could have so changed his conduct toward both of us if I had not so done.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mrs. St. Felix replied that it would be unnecessary; indeed, that if Lord ---- left the house I should only be subject to fresh persecution.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Sommerville, at her request, stayed to drink tea, and is certainly a very pleasant, well-informed, amiable young man.
