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From this reading December 28.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from 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 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
amassverbUS /əˈmæs/
collect or gather
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
for the reason that
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
approval
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading December 28.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
yet to be or coming
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
not in action or at work
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
lamentverbUS /ləˈment/
express grief verbally
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
hear with intention
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
come together
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
and nothing more
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
and nothing more
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
on the contrary
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
not in physical motion
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
urgesnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “urge” — an instinctive motive
From this reading ------, I know, urges you to stay, and is continually branching out into new projects, because he has the idle desire to amass a large fortune, rather an immense one, merely to have the credit of having made it.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
at the time that
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
which person or people
From this reading But we who are governed by other motives, ought not to be led on by him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When we meet, we will discuss this subject--You will listen to reason, and it has probably occurred to you, that it will be better, in future, to pursue some sober plan, which may demand more time, and still enable you to arrive at the same end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
but in spite of that
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- I do, my love, indeed sincerely sympathize with you in all your disappointments.--Yet, knowing that you are well, and think of me with affection, I only lament other disappointments, because I am sorry that you should thus exert yourself in vain, and that you are kept from me.
