used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
clandestineadjectiveUS /klænˈdestɪn/
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
without stop or interruption
From this reading LETTER CONTINUED.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
give a description of
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
Francis
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From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
death of a person
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
and nothing more
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LETTER CONTINUED.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
love-intrigue
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From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
make reference to
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
ravelnounUS /ˈrævəl/
French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937)
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
SHAKSPEARE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
express in words
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
precisely as stated
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
weaved-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --------Must I then ravel out My weaved-up follies?-------- SHAKSPEARE.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I could not for my life tell whether surprise, or a feeling of mischievous satisfaction, was predominant.
which person or people
From this reading My grave cousin in love, and very much in the mind of approaching the perilous verge of clandestine marriage--he who used every now and then, not much to the improvement of our cordial regard, to lecture me upon filial duty, just upon the point of slipping the bridle himself!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I resume my pen, Harry, to mention, without attempting to describe my surprise, that Francis, compelled by circumstances, made me the confidant of his love-intrigue.
