used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
(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 I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
react verbally
From this reading On my return to the merchant's house I found an answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
beseechingadjectiveUS /biˈsiːtʃɪŋ/
begging
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
besought
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From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
Coligny
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From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
one or the other of two
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
set up or found
From this reading On my return to the merchant's house I found an answer.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
the act of giving
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
only a very short time before
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On my return to the merchant's house I found an answer.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
merchant'snounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
possessive form of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading On my return to the merchant's house I found an answer.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
not any; not one
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
ProtestantnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstənt/
an adherent of Protestantism
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On my return to the merchant's house I found an answer.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
express in speech
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
tantamountadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/
being essentially equal to something
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was not in his handwriting, though an attempt had evidently been made to imitate it; and the reply, though given in an affected tone of courtesy, was tantamount to a refusal.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I said all that was kind, all that was affectionate; and I besought him to give me an interview alone, if it were but of a few minutes, before midday.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I need hardly here detail my visit to the Admiral de Coligny, which was my first act after rising the next morning, as that visit had no results either affecting myself or the Protestant cause.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I had, in the mean time, however, written to my cousin, giving him tidings of his sons, and beseeching to speak with him on matters of deep importance to us both.
