Chapter VI · Chapter 6

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

consider or hold as true

From this reading "Accept an offer Lady Ellinor has made me on the part of Mr. Trevanion.

later than; following

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Accept an offer Lady Ellinor has made me on the part of Mr. Trevanion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What, my dear?" asked my father, kindly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

dearly loved

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

accept an excuse for

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Accept an offer Lady Ellinor has made me on the part of Mr. Trevanion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He wants a secretary.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading "What, my dear?" asked my father, kindly.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

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 You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Accept an offer Lady Ellinor has made me on the part of Mr. Trevanion.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

a form of address for a man

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

not any; not one

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "Accept an offer Lady Ellinor has made me on the part of Mr. Trevanion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "Accept an offer Lady Ellinor has made me on the part of Mr. Trevanion.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

filled with satisfaction

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading He wants a secretary.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

in the near future

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Accept an offer Lady Ellinor has made me on the part of Mr. Trevanion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

a formal word for “on”

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

precisely as stated

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading He wants a secretary.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He is kind enough to excuse my inexperience, and declares I shall do very well, and can soon get into his ways.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What, my dear?" asked my father, kindly.

at the time that

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

in the company of; together with

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You may judge of the effect that my dinner at Mr. Trevanion's, with a long conversation after it with Lady Ellinor, made upon my mind when, on my return home, after having satisfied all questions of parental curiosity, I said nervously, and looking down: "My dear father, I should like very much, if you have no objection--to--to--"