used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
make certain of
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading British Legation, Naples.
CalabrianounUS /kəˈlæbriə/
a region of southern Italy (forming the toe of the Italian “boot”)
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
at any time
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
Harcourt
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From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
how
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From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
a single distinct event
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
go away from a place
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
Legationnoun
the post or office of legate
From this reading British Legation, Naples.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
miscarried
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From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading British Legation, Naples.
neglectingverbUS /nɪˈɡlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “neglect” — leave undone or leave out
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
promptitudenoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
on the contrary
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
SiciliannounUS /sɪˈsɪliən/
a resident of Sicily
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
unfrequent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
(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 Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
at the time that
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps you, who know me well, will do me this justice, and be the more grateful for my present promptitude.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading I have ordered the Sicilian wine for your friend; I have obtained the Royal leave for you to shoot in Calabria; and I assure you it is rather a rare incident in my life to have forgotten nothing required of me!
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Harcourt,--It would seem that a letter of mine to you must have miscarried,--a not unfrequent occurrence when entrusted to our Foreign Office for transmission.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Should it ever reach you, you will perceive how unjustly you have charged me with neglecting your wishes.
