adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
agreeableadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːəbəl/
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
cannot
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From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
chooseverbUS /tʃuːz/
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
composant
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From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
DukenounUS /duːk/
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
fartheradjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
intrusted
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From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
irrefragable
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From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
lenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
lordship's
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From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
majestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
niece'snounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
Oldborough
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From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
recommendingverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
senounUS /seɪ/
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
securesverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrz/
third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
ThereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
Tourville
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From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day after his niece’s marriage was happily effected, Lord Oldborough said to his secretary, “Now, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, I have leisure to turn my mind again to the Tourville papers.”
WeakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading “Weak men never foresee adversity during prosperity, nor prosperity during adversity,” replied Lord Oldborough.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Therefore, if the appointment be agreeable to you, you cannot too soon make what preparations may be necessary.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was in hopes, my lord,” said the secretary (_se composant le visage_), “I was in hopes that this happy alliance, which secures the Duke of Greenwich, would have put your lordship’s mind completely at ease, and that you would not have felt it necessary to examine farther into that mystery.”
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading “His majesty has decided immediately to recall his present envoy at that German court; a new one will be sent, and the choice of that envoy his majesty is graciously pleased to leave to me.--You are a very young man, Mr. Cunningham Falconer, but you have given me such _written_ irrefragable proofs of your ability and information, that I have no scruple in recommending you to his majesty as a person to whom his interests may be intrusted, and the zeal and attachment your family have shown me in actions, not in words only, have convinced me that I cannot choose better for my private affairs.
