used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
Bois
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From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
CLEMENTadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
despicableadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
dissolveverbUS /dɪˈzɑːlv/
become weaker
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
Du
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From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
at any time
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
expatiated
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From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
a man of refinement
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
How
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From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Trust me, Clement, I have no settled ill will towards thee.
implicationnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
engage in
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
social deportment
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Trust me, Clement, I have no settled ill will towards thee.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
a form of address for a man
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
MURDEN
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From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
naiveté
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From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
natured
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From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
not any; not one
From this reading Trust me, Clement, I have no settled ill will towards thee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
many times at short intervals
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
recurring again and again
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Trust me, Clement, I have no settled ill will towards thee.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
unusual or striking
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
express in speech
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Trust me, Clement, I have no settled ill will towards thee.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
in the direction of
From this reading Trust me, Clement, I have no settled ill will towards thee.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Trust me, Clement, I have no settled ill will towards thee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
at the time that
From this reading No: by heaven, have I not--yet, there are moments when I hate thee heartily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
wiltmodal verbUS /wɪlt/
an old form of “will”, used with “thou”
From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CLEMENT MONTGOMERY '_Thou wilt make her thy wife._'--Good God what an implication!
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
but in spite of that
From this reading And is her claim yet to be enforced!--'_I will make her my wife._'--How often, since I read thy letter, have I repeated those words--those despicable words!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The severity with which I speak may dissolve the bond of our intimacy:--was it ever a bond of friendship?--Carry me back to its origin.--'Mr. Murden,' said the good natured Du Bois, 'I have a young gentleman committed to my care whom I wish to make known to you.'--And then he expatiated on the greatness of your expectations, the astonishing privacy of your education, and the singular naiveté of your manners.
