used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
Anstruther
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From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
CrystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
having made preparations
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
DOROTHY
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From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
divisible by two
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
faresnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fare” — an agenda of things to do
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
of great significance or value
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
engage in
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
many times at short intervals
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
by chance
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
continue talking
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The Temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Temple.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading This statement will, I am sure, remove a great weight from your mind; but a truce to jesting, now to business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In your first question you ask me to decide whether you or Mr. Anstruther were right on the question of paying excess fares on your return from the Crystal Palace the other evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As you have approached me without the intervention of a solicitor, it may possibly gratify you to know that I am not entitled to make any charge (even were I disposed to do so) for my professional opinions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR DOROTHY.--You do not often favour me with your correspondence, so that I was particularly pleased and flattered by the receipt of your letter asking for my opinion, as a rising barrister, on the following important legal points, which I will now proceed to deal with.
