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Chapter LXVI · Chapter 66

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Saturday Night.
I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.
I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.
But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.
But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.
* * * * Even your seeing me, has been to oblige other people, and not to sooth my distracted mind. * * * * *
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Posthumous Works of the Author of

Chapter LXVI · Chapter 66

Chapter 66 of Posthumous Works of the Author of is here in full — 6 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Saturday Night.
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I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.
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I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.
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But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.
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But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.
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* * * * Even your seeing me, has been to oblige other people, and not to sooth my distracted mind. * * * * *

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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accumulation noun US /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/

an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading “But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.”

dictated adjective US /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading “I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.”

disappointments noun US /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/

plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading “But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.”

indirect adjective US /ˌɪndərˈekt/

having intervening factors or persons or influences

From this reading “I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.”

medium noun US /ˈmiːdiəm/

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading “But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.”

mortified adjective US /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/

suffering from tissue death

From this reading “I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.”

pecuniary adjective US /peˈkjuːnieri/

relating to or involving money

From this reading “I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.”

reconciled adjective US /ˈrekənsaɪld/

made compatible or consistent

From this reading “But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/

forsake, leave behind

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

accumulationnounUS /əˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/

an increase by natural growth or addition

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

affairnounUS /əˈfer/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

askverbUS /æsk/

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

avowalnoun

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

chuse

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From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

consideringverbUS /kənˈsɪdərɪŋ/

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/

seemingly without interruption

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

coursenounUS /kɔːrs/

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/

plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading * * * * Even your seeing me, has been to oblige other people, and not to sooth my distracted mind. * * * * *

enquiries

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From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/

divisible by two

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/

an established custom

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading * * * * Even your seeing me, has been to oblige other people, and not to sooth my distracted mind. * * * * *

HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/

be the source of pain

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/

having intervening factors or persons or influences

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/

suffering from tissue death

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

newadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

NightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Saturday Night.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/

force somebody to do something

From this reading * * * * Even your seeing me, has been to oblige other people, and not to sooth my distracted mind. * * * * *

obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/

come into possession of

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/

relating to or involving money

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading * * * * Even your seeing me, has been to oblige other people, and not to sooth my distracted mind. * * * * *

perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/

get something; come into possession of

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/

made compatible or consistent

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Saturday Night.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading * * * * Even your seeing me, has been to oblige other people, and not to sooth my distracted mind. * * * * *

seemsverbUS /siːmz/

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

soothnoun

truth or reality

From this reading * * * * Even your seeing me, has been to oblige other people, and not to sooth my distracted mind. * * * * *

spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

suitverbUS /suːt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

supplyverbUS /səˈplaɪ/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

supposeverbUS /səˈpoʊz/

express a supposition

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

wantverbUS /wɑːnt/

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

welladverbUS /wel/

(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 HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading But this even pleases me; an accumulation of disappointments and misfortunes seems to suit the habit of my mind.-- Have but a little patience, and I will remove myself where it will not be necessary for you to talk--of course, not to think of me.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

YoupronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I HAVE been hurt by indirect enquiries, which appear to me not to be dictated by any tenderness to me.--You ask "If I am well or tranquil?"--They who think me so, must want a heart to estimate my feelings by.--I chuse then to be the organ of my own sentiments.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I must tell you, that I am very much mortified by your continually offering me pecuniary assistance--and, considering your going to the new house, as an open avowal that you abandon me, let me tell you that I will sooner perish than receive any thing from you--and I say this at the moment when I am disappointed in my first attempt to obtain a temporary supply.

yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading But let me see, written by yourself--for I will not receive it through any other medium--that the affair is finished.--It is an insult to me to suppose, that I can be reconciled, or recover my spirits; but, if you hear nothing of me, it will be the same thing to you.

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