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From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
awkwardlyadverbUS /ˈɔːkwərdli/
in an awkward manner
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
dearly loved
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
Dr
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From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
give expression to
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
FRIDAYnounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
the act of giving
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
Grandison
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From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
HARRIET
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From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
Jervois
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From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
march in a procession
From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
on the contrary
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
SELBY
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From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
shewverbUS /ʃuː/
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
express a supposition
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS HARRIET BYRON, TO MISS LUCY SELBY FRIDAY, MARCH 31.
precisely as stated
From this reading This their kind concern for me looks, however, as if they thought me a hypocrite; and I suppose, therefore, that I act my part very awkwardly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But, my dear, as this case is one of those few in which a woman can shew a bravery of spirit, I think an endeavour after it is laudable; and the rather, as in my conduct I aim at giving a tacit example to Miss Jervois.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You now, my dear friends, have before you this affecting story, as far as Dr. Bartlett can give it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My cousins express a good deal of concern for your Harriet: so does Miss Grandison: so doth my Lord and Lady L----: and the more, as I seem to carry off the matter with assumed bravery.
