Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

anew

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

(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 Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

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

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

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

From this reading Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

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

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

fearless and daring

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

dearly loved

From this reading Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

half the width of an em

From this reading Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

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

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

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

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

uncertain how to act or proceed

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

immediately past

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

bestow a quality on

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

make (one thing) compatible with

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

term of address for a man

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

not in physical motion

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

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

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

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

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Know, dear knight, that things are all _en train_.

a feeling of alarm or dread

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

at the time that

From this reading FROM LORD FILMAR TO SIR WALTER BOYER To the last hour I have lingered here, sometimes in hope, sometimes in fear, still bold in plan, but irresolute in attempt; and now, when the sun of my success begins to beam upon me, now must I come to London, to sign deeds to my shame and to pay money for my folly.

during the time that

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.

the day immediately before today

From this reading Yesterday (being about to quit the country to-day) I thought proper to pay a visit of duty to my uncle elect.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Yet, Walter, though I _must_ come to London, hither I mean to return again; for, as I told you before, the sun of my success begins to shine.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading We are in great alarm, great inquietude, and considerable trepidation: but as you may not be perfectly able of yourself to reconcile these assertions, be patient while I lend you my assistance.