afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
anew
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
CLIFFORD
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From this reading CLIFFORD MEETS HIS FATHER.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
at any time
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading CLIFFORD MEETS HIS FATHER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
yet to be or coming
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLIFFORD MEETS HIS FATHER.
Humph
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From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
go away from a place
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
come together
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading CLIFFORD MEETS HIS FATHER.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
not any; not one
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
express in words
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
a male human offspring
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
Talford
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From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
express in words
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
bound or secured closely
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
at the time that
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he had arranged everything in an orderly manner, Clifford tied the cover on the box, after which he arose to go.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am very glad that we have had this explanation, Squire Talford," he thoughtfully remarked, "for I never could understand why I was such an object of aversion to you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Humph! and you really mean, too, that you will never tell your father that you have learned you are his son and can prove the fact?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading I sincerely regret that I should have been the innocent cause of so much discomfort to you; but let me say now, as it is probable we shall never meet again after you leave Washington, that you need give yourself no uneasiness for the future, for no one shall ever learn from me the relationship that exists between us."
