Chapter XXIII

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

(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 See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

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

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

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

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

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

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

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

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

of short duration or distance

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

deem to be

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

the muscle tone of healthy tissue

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

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

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

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

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

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

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

immediately past

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

for more time

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

absolutely essential

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

above and across; more than

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

usable for a specific purpose

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

carry out

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

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

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

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

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

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

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

not seen or observed

From this reading There will be facilities in the general packing &c.,—your own measures may be taken unobserved.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading See the _tone_ I take, the way I write to _you_ ... but it is all through you, in the little brief authority you give me,—and in the perfect belief of your truth and firmness—indeed, I do not consider this an extraordinary occasion for proving those qualities—this conduct of your father’s is quite characteristic.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading And the marriage over, you can take advantage of circumstances and go early or late in the week, as may be practicable.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

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

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

produce a literary work

From this reading Write short notes to the proper persons,—promising longer ones, if necessary.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your words, first and last, have been that you ‘would not fail me’—you will not.