Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

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

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

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

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

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

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

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

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

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

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

exhale hard

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

confined by bonds

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

a social unit living together

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

occurring every two weeks

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

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

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

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

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

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

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

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

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

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

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

in the recent past

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

hear with intention

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

engage in

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

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

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

not any; not one

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

express in words

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

term of address for a man

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

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

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

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

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

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

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

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

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

(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 was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

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

From this reading I therefore gave orders that presentation copies, suitably bound, were to be forwarded to Her Gracious MAJESTY and the rest of the Royal Family, including, of course, the Duke of CLARENCE.

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

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

which person or people

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading Listen for a few moments to my tale of woe, and then say if you can strike a blow on my behalf.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I was told by a friend of mine, who has some experience in these matters (he is the Sporting Correspondent of the _Fortnightly Glass of Fashion_), that it would be well for me to make some arrangement with my publishers as to Royalty.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading I am an author, that is to say, I have written a book, and have lately published it at my own expense.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading SIR,--I understand that those who suffer oppression are permitted to turn to you for relief, and I am told, further, that there is no wrong which you are unable to remedy.