used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
breakfasted
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From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
Clara
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
coquetting
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From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
the act of departing
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
characterized by great determination
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
Francois
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
inquietudenoun
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
Jago
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
immediately past
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
and nothing more
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
Rochambeaunoun
French general who commanded French troops in the American Revolution, notably at Yorktown (1725-1807)
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
in the near future
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
St
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From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Cape Francois._ A few days after the ball mentioned in my last, St. Louis determined to send Clara and myself to St. Jago de Cuba, and to follow us as soon as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This measure was opposed by major B----; but Clara insisted, and the day of our departure was fixed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She replied, that she had suffered much in consequence of coquetting with general Rochambeau, in which her only intention had been to find amusement; but she was now convinced of its being highly dangerous and improper; and that it had been productive of much ill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She added, that she lived in continual inquietude, and that nothing would induce her to stay in the Cape if she could get away.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The next day B---- breakfasted with us; and as soon as we were alone, told Clara that she was wrong in being so entirely governed by her husband.
