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From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
a young person of either sex
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
FebnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading _[Paris] Feb.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
be the source of pain
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
and nothing more
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _[Paris] Feb.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
carry out
From this reading My child alone interests me, and, but for her, I should not take any pains to recover my health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
at the time that
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Society fatigues me inexpressibly--So much so, that finding fault with every one, I have only reason enough, to discover that the fault is in myself.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading I am now calmer, though it was not the kind of wound over which time has the quickest effect; on the contrary, the more I think, the sadder I grow.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 19 [1795]._ When I first received your letter, putting off your return to an indefinite time, I felt so hurt, that I know not what I wrote.
