used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
speak to
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
Courcy
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From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
the act of departing
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
without deviation
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
endeavoured
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From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
eulogiumnoun
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
destroyed or killed
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
Hargrave
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From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
Laura
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From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
Montreville
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From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
not any; not one
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
a human being
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
surprize
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From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Since your departure he has repeatedly visited us; and endeavoured, both directly and indirectly, to discover your address.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as De Courcy was gone, Captain Montreville launched out warmly in his praise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
at the time that
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Laura joined in the eulogium; and, the next morning, forgot that there was such a person in existence, when she read a letter from Mrs Douglas, of which the following was a part.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Before this reaches you, Colonel Hargrave will be far on his way to London.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is possible that you may have no interest in this journey; but, lest you should, I wish to prevent your being taken by surprize.
