used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
matters of personal concern
From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
any person at all
From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Why should you listen with the slightest attention to my history?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
cannot
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From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
an occurrence of something
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
dearly loved
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
else
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From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
else's
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From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
engravedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/
cut or impressed into a surface
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
fingeringnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the placement of the fingers for playing different notes (or sequences of notes) on a musical instrument
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
forbidsverbUS /fərˈbɪdz/
third-person singular of “forbid” — command against
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
usually; as a rule
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
hereofadverb
of or concerning this
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Why should you listen with the slightest attention to my history?
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
How
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From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
hear with intention
From this reading Why should you listen with the slightest attention to my history?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
a particular point in time
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
not any; not one
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
express in words
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should you listen with the slightest attention to my history?
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Why should you listen with the slightest attention to my history?
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading How can I expect you to care any more for me and my affairs, than for anybody else and anybody else’s affairs?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
transpireverbUS /trænˈspaɪər/
pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should you listen with the slightest attention to my history?
in the company of; together with
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
but in spite of that
From this reading AS THE usages of society generally require an introduction between strangers before communications of any moment can transpire, I hasten now to introduce myself, that the readers hereof, as yet strangers, but whom I hope before long familiarly to call “gentle” and “dear,” may acquire at least one element of interest in the narrative I propose to offer, namely, acquaintance with its subject—modesty forbids me to say hero.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I’ll hand you my card in a moment; and while I am fingering nervously in my case for the best engraved one I reflect:
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am, then, at your service, John——; no, I cannot call my own name, it always sounds strange in my own mouth.
