Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading What an agreeable night, in the main, was Friday night!

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading What an agreeable night, in the main, was Friday night!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

react verbally

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

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From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

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From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

transmit information

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

dearly loved

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

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From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

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From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

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From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading What an agreeable night, in the main, was Friday night!

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

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From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

and nothing more

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

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 Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

the literary culture

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

most important element

From this reading What an agreeable night, in the main, was Friday night!

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading What an agreeable night, in the main, was Friday night!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the local environment

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

go across or through

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

plural of “reeve” — female ruff

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MISS BYRON, TO LADY G---- SELBY-HOUSE, MONDAY, APRIL 24.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading What an agreeable night, in the main, was Friday night!

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What an agreeable night, in the main, was Friday night!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had we not been to separate next morning, it would have been an agreeable one indeed!

produce a literary work

From this reading Accordingly, I write to them by this post; and I charge you, my dear, with my sincere and thankful compliments to your lord, and to Mr. Beauchamp, for their favours.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Though the kind friends with whom I parted at Dunstable were pleased, one and all, to allow that the correspondence which is to pass between my dear Lady G---- and their Harriet, should answer the just expectations of each upon her, in the writing way; and though (at your motion, remember, not at mine) they promised to be contented with hearing read to them such parts of my letters as you should think proper to communicate; yet cannot I dispense with my duty to Lady L----, my Emily, my cousin Reeves, and Dr. Bartlett.