used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
how long something has existed
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
balustrades
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From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
CECIL
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From this reading CECIL IS SMITTEN.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
didn't
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From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
accept an excuse for
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
formidablyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbli/
in a formidable manner
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
griffinesque
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From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CECIL IS SMITTEN.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
conformity or harmony
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
moyen
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From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
omissionsnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “omission” — a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
preservesnounUS /prəˈzɜːrvz/
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
on the contrary
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
rococonounUS /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/
fanciful but graceful asymmetric ornamentation in art and architecture that originated in France in the 18th century
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
SMITTENadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading CECIL IS SMITTEN.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
express in words
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The hall is, as I told you, formidably rococo, or rather _moyen age_; but handsome of the kind, and spacious.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
precisely as stated
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
Vyner
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From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Italian terrace in front of the house has the trim beauty of such things, but is spoiled by a want of "keeping;" the balustrades are _griffinesque_, and yet there are copies of the Greek statues in the garden!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, I will now tell you what I didn't tell you then--that there is endless fishing and famous preserves; so you may cultivate Vyner with perfect safety, though excuse me if I doubt your success.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR FRANK, Your complaint respecting the omissions of my letter was not very generous, considering the length of the aforesaid letter.
