Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

anew

From this reading CECIL AGAIN WRITES TO FRANK.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

make certain of

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

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From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

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From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

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From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

form by carving

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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From this reading CECIL AGAIN WRITES TO FRANK.

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From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading CECIL AGAIN WRITES TO FRANK.

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From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

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

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

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

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

the literary culture

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

on one occasion

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

and nothing more

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

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

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

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

From this reading CECIL AGAIN WRITES TO FRANK.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading It is not an erratum for Violet, I assure you; I have given up all thoughts of that high-spirited, imperial, but imperious creature.

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

From this reading Were I a century or two older, I might carve my Blanche's name on every tree, _comme cela se pratiquait autrefois_; but being a frock-coated-nineteenth-century prosaic creature, I am condemned to write on unsentimental Bath post, that which should be confided only to the trees.

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

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

showing curiosity

From this reading You will doubtless raise those wondering eyebrows at the sight of the name Blanche.

produce a literary work

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading CECIL AGAIN WRITES TO FRANK.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Although you have not answered my letters, Frank, I must write to you once more, if only to gratify that _besoin d'epanchement_ which all lovers feel.