4
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From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
babblernounUS /ˈbæblər/
an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
brought into existence
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
terminate
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
cannot
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From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
divisible by two
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
at any time
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
firsnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fir” — nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading From the plantation of firs, Near the forest-side, WOOD-PIGEON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
forest-side
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From this reading From the plantation of firs, Near the forest-side, WOOD-PIGEON.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
fulness
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From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the literary culture
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
MagpienounUS /ˈmæɡpaɪ/
long-tailed black-and-white crow that utters a raucous chattering call
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading From the plantation of firs, Near the forest-side, WOOD-PIGEON.
not any; not one
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
OWLnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading From the plantation of firs, Near the forest-side, WOOD-PIGEON.
the act of punishing
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
rakingverbUS /ˈreɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
reproaching
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From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
SECLUDEDadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
slanderernounUS /ˈslændərər/
one who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
at the time that
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
which person or people
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I know of nothing more base, or more unjust, than thus raking up old quarrels[4] and reproaching those who had nothing to do with them.
WOOD-PIGEON
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From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I know that you cannot bring to punishment that slanderer, that babbler of the woods, any more than I can; but I wish you would give me a word of comfort, if it is ever so short.
produce a literary work
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _FROM THE WOOD-PIGEON TO THE OWL._ MY GOOD, OLD, WISE, SECLUDED, AND QUIET FRIEND, I write to you in the fulness of my heart, for I have been grossly insulted by the Magpie, in a letter received this morning; in which I am abused for what my forefathers did long before I was born.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The letter must have come through your office, but I know you have not the authority to break open and examine letters passing between those who should be friends; I therefore do not accuse you; but sometimes the heart is relieved by stating its troubles even when no redress can be expected.
