used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
make certain of
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
a young person of either sex
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
farewel
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From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
flinchverbUS /flɪntʃ/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
not any; not one
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On my part it has not been a question of words.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading On my part it has not been a question of words.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
in the near future
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
sophistrynounUS /ˈsɔːfɪstriː/
a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That there is "sophistry" on one side or other, is certain; but now it matters not on which.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On my part it has not been a question of words.
but in spite of that
From this reading I now solemnly assure you, that this is an eternal farewel.--Yet I flinch not from the duties which tie me to life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading YOU must do as you please with respect to the child.--I could wish that it might be done soon, that my name may be no more mentioned to you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is now finished.--Convinced that you have neither regard nor friendship, I disdain to utter a reproach, though I have had reason to think, that the "forbearance" talked of, has not been very delicate.--It is however of no consequence.--I am glad you are satisfied with your own conduct.
