Chapter XXII

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

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

(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 Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

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From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

use to one's advantage

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he loves her, in his way.--I, in mine.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But he loves her, in his way.--I, in mine.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

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

From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But he loves her, in his way.--I, in mine.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

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From this reading Intreat!

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From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

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

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

for more time

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But he loves her, in his way.--I, in mine.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But he loves her, in his way.--I, in mine.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

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

From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

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From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

not any; not one

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

express in words

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

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From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

express in words

From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

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

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

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

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

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From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

of no value

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But he loves her, in his way.--I, in mine.

at the time that

From this reading FROM ARTHUR MURDEN TO CAROLINE ASHBURN When friendship and advice can no longer avail him, Murden intreats a patient ear to the history of his misfortunes.

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

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading To tell you that I love Sibella Valmont, is no more than Montgomery will tell you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Did he say?--No, Madam; he intreats nothing of you: he demands your ear, demands your attention, your sighs, your sorrow: and little indeed is that, though your all of reparation, for the mischievous eloquence, which first instigated him to become the poor valueless object of pity, sighs, and sorrow.