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From this reading ‘_June_ 26, 1801.
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From this reading ‘_June_ 26, 1801.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
the two together, not just one
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading KING COPHETUA’S CORRESPONDENCE ‘FORDYCE CASTLE, ‘LANARK.
deem to be
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
COPHETUA'S
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From this reading KING COPHETUA’S CORRESPONDENCE ‘FORDYCE CASTLE, ‘LANARK.
CORRESPONDENCEnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading KING COPHETUA’S CORRESPONDENCE ‘FORDYCE CASTLE, ‘LANARK.
dearly loved
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
Eliza
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From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
FORDYCE
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From this reading KING COPHETUA’S CORRESPONDENCE ‘FORDYCE CASTLE, ‘LANARK.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
only a very short time before
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
the state of being honored
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
of great significance or value
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading ‘_June_ 26, 1801.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING COPHETUA’S CORRESPONDENCE ‘FORDYCE CASTLE, ‘LANARK.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
Lamont
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From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
LANARK
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From this reading KING COPHETUA’S CORRESPONDENCE ‘FORDYCE CASTLE, ‘LANARK.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
without good reason
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
a human being
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
Raeburn
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From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
a male human offspring
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
express in words
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A father’s approval is not to be lightly asked or rashly bestowed, and I have taken time to consider my reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
precisely as stated
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You tell me that Miss Raeburn is peculiarly fitted, both in mind and person, to fill the position she will, as your wife, be called upon to occupy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘MY DEAR SON, ‘Your letter, with the very important matter it contains, took me somewhat by surprise, for although you had mentioned the name of the young lady and that of Lady Eliza Lamont, I was hardly prepared to hear that you intended to do her the honour you contemplate.
