used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading No, aunt and I would not agree permanently.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No, aunt and I would not agree permanently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading No, aunt and I would not agree permanently.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
Gilje
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From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
GripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
haven't
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From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
how
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From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
immediately past
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
not any; not one
From this reading No, aunt and I would not agree permanently.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No, aunt and I would not agree permanently.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading No, aunt and I would not agree permanently.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
express in words
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
strong-mindedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
in or at that place or location
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
(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 Her innermost, innermost peculiarity (let it be never so well enveloped in amiability and gentle ways of speech) is that she is tyrannical.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Oh, I wish, I wish, I wish I could be at Gilje this summer!
the words that are spoken
From this reading Therefore she wants now to manage my wedding, and therefore--which can now vex and disturb me, so that I haven't words for it!--she has in these days got my good-natured (but not especially strong-minded, it would be a pity to say that!) uncle to commit the act, which is far from being noble, of dismissing Grip from his position in the office.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No, aunt and I would not agree permanently.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
the day immediately before today
From this reading I sat yesterday thinking how delightful it was there last year on the high mountains!
