used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
BELINDA
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From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
carefully weighed
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
a female human offspring
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
dearly loved
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
discomforts
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From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not misunderstand me.
embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
joined in matrimony
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Do not misunderstand me.
misunderstandverbUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstænd/
interpret in the wrong way
From this reading Do not misunderstand me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
not any; not one
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not misunderstand me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
passablyadverbUS /ˈpæsəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
quicksandsnounUS /ˈkwɪksændz/
plural of “quicksand” — a treacherous situation that tends to entrap and destroy
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading I cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
saintedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntɪd/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
sardinesnounUS /sɑːrˈdiːnz/
plural of “sardine” — small fatty fish usually canned
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
transport commercially
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
shoalsnounUS /ʃoʊlz/
plural of “shoal” — a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
term of address for a man
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
carry out
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
precisely as stated
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
(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 cherish no resentment on that account, but, as you probably well know, one of the discomforts of matrimonial existence is children.
well-intended
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From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
which person or people
From this reading Sir, I have a daughter, who is considered passably good-looking by certain appreciative individuals.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I lived happily, very happily, with my sainted BELINDA--it must be confessed that she had a striking partiality for sardines, which caused considerable of a decrease in the profits of my wholesale and retail grocery establishment.
but in spite of that
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I trust, my dear sir, that, if you are as yet free, you will take the well-intended advice of a sufferer, and steer entirely clear of the shoals and quicksands peculiar to the life of a married man, by never embarking in the matrimonial ship.
