used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He folded this letter slowly and put it in the envelope, which he addressed carefully.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
confined by bonds
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He folded this letter slowly and put it in the envelope, which he addressed carefully.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
DOUGLASnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading "Most sincerely and respectfully yours, "MARK DOUGLAS STRATTON."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He folded this letter slowly and put it in the envelope, which he addressed carefully.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading He folded this letter slowly and put it in the envelope, which he addressed carefully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The pain had returned to his head.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He folded this letter slowly and put it in the envelope, which he addressed carefully.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The pain had returned to his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pain had returned to his head.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
someone who hunts game
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He folded this letter slowly and put it in the envelope, which he addressed carefully.
for more time
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
engage in
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Most sincerely and respectfully yours, "MARK DOUGLAS STRATTON."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The pain had returned to his head.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He folded this letter slowly and put it in the envelope, which he addressed carefully.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "Most sincerely and respectfully yours, "MARK DOUGLAS STRATTON."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The pain had returned to his head.
get by special effort
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
and nothing more
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading "Most sincerely and respectfully yours, "MARK DOUGLAS STRATTON."
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He folded this letter slowly and put it in the envelope, which he addressed carefully.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
STRATTON
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From this reading "Most sincerely and respectfully yours, "MARK DOUGLAS STRATTON."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As to the rest, I have every reason to think Miss Hunter is not indifferent to me, though she feels, in honor, bound by her promise to you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I trust you will understand it is most difficult for me to make this statement, but I am confident you will not care to longer hold her to an engagement, which she made in gratitude and through a conscientious sense of duty, and which I believe was urged on your part, simply through a desire to see her future secure.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Most sincerely and respectfully yours, "MARK DOUGLAS STRATTON."
