used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
matters of personal concern
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
anew
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
avouched
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From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
for the reason that
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
billetnounUS /ˈbɪlət/
a short personal letter
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
cause to be bored
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
Clara
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From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
without doubt or question
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
gotten under control
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
one or the other of two
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
an old word for “before”
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
Etherington
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From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
divisible by two
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
at any time
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
indisputableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪsˈpjuːtəbəl/
not open to question; obviously true
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
a message received and understood
From this reading PRIVATE INFORMATION.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
LearnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
engage in
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
Mowbray
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From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
not one, and not any
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
Ope
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From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
by chance
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
a human being
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading PRIVATE INFORMATION.
bring forth or yield
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
proposalsnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəlz/
plural of “proposal” — something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
Shaws-Castle
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From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
term of address for a man
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
express in speech
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
carry out
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "The person, calling himself Lord Etherington, is, I am aware, in the neighbourhood of Shaws-Castle, with the intention of paying his addresses to Miss Mowbray; and it is easy for me to foresee, arguing according to the ordinary views of mankind, that he may place his proposals in such a light as may make them seem highly desirable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But ere you give this person the encouragement which his offers may seem to deserve, please to enquire whether his fortune is certain, or his rank indisputable; and be not satisfied with light evidence on either point.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am thus explicit with you, because, though it is unlikely that I should ever again see or speak to your sister, I am desirous that you should be clearly acquainted with the cause of that interest, which I must always, even to my dying breath, take in her affairs.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading ----Ope this letter; I can produce a champion that will prove What is avouched there.---- _King Lear._ The billet which Mowbray received, and read in his sister's presence, contained these words:-- "Sir,--Clara Mowbray has few friends--none, perhaps, excepting yourself, in right of blood, and the writer of this letter, by right of the fondest, truest, and most disinterested attachment, that ever man bore to woman.
