used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am of opinion, that it ought to be made a hanging matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following is an extract from his and my correspondence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
of short duration or distance
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
circumventingverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “circumvent” — surround so as to force to give up
From this reading The circumventing wretch!
closet-scene
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From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The following is an extract from his and my correspondence.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading The following is an extract from his and my correspondence.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following is an extract from his and my correspondence.
FORGERYnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The following is an extract from his and my correspondence.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading I am of opinion, that it ought to be made a hanging matter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
heart-rending
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From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following is an extract from his and my correspondence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am of opinion, that it ought to be made a hanging matter.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
the literary culture
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I am of opinion, that it ought to be made a hanging matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I am of opinion, that it ought to be made a hanging matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I am of opinion, that it ought to be made a hanging matter.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I am of opinion, that it ought to be made a hanging matter.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Determined to support my dignity, I dined alone in my room, after the closet-scene; and during this evening, letters of the most heart-rending nature passed between his lordship and me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading The circumventing wretch!
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading To be brief, he has convinced me, that the letter written in his name, to the landlady, was a FORGERY of her own.
