used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
AsylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
doesn't
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From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
in or to another place
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
LunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
New-York
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From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
not any; not one
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
overrunverbUS /ˈoʊvərrʌn/
invade in great numbers
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
presumptiveadjectiveUS /priˈzʌmptɪv/
having a reasonable basis for belief or acceptance
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
PUNCHINELLO
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From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
RABIESnounUS /ˈreɪbiz/
an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
From this reading Yours sanguinarily, --RABIES.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
sanguinarily
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From this reading Yours sanguinarily, --RABIES.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore takes a middle course, and observes that the possession of an aunt in the Lunatic Asylum is certainly strong presumptive evidence that her nephew is no better than she is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He fears that if he gives his advice according to his real convictions, he may be overrun with similar applications, and if he gives advice that he doesn't feel, he will condemn "RABIES" to the mortification of the gallows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PUNCHINELLO expresses his opinion in reference to the above letter with great reluctance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here in New-York, it would be difficult to upset such evidence, but elsewhere the result might be different.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Yours sanguinarily, --RABIES.
