used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She weeps continually, and I am afraid the torments she suffers will destroy her health.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
(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 The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading She weeps continually, and I am afraid the torments she suffers will destroy her health.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
Clara
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From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading She weeps continually, and I am afraid the torments she suffers will destroy her health.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
dearly loved
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading She weeps continually, and I am afraid the torments she suffers will destroy her health.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
embargonounUS /emˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
a government order imposing a trade barrier
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
divisible by two
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
apart from; not including
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
Francois
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading She weeps continually, and I am afraid the torments she suffers will destroy her health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
go away from a place
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
no person; not anyone
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
St
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From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
not in physical motion
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She weeps continually, and I am afraid the torments she suffers will destroy her health.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
up to a particular time
From this reading St. Louis raved, and swore she should not leave her room till he conducted her on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
tormentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrments/
plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain
From this reading She weeps continually, and I am afraid the torments she suffers will destroy her health.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
weepsverbUS /wiːps/
third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading She weeps continually, and I am afraid the torments she suffers will destroy her health.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The general, thinking Clara was sent away against her will, and determined to thwart the intentions of her husband, laid an embargo on all the vessels in the port.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To prevent all intercourse from without, he keeps her locked up in a small room, adjoining her chamber.--Nobody, not even myself, can see her, except in his presence; and thus all confidence is at an end between them.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _Cape Francois._ We are still here, my dear friend, and my disappointment and vexation have been so great, that ten days have passed since I have written a single line.
