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From this reading BUENOS AYRES, _November 5th, 187-_.
5th
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From this reading BUENOS AYRES, _November 5th, 187-_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
appreciatesverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪts/
third-person singular of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
AYRES
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From this reading BUENOS AYRES, _November 5th, 187-_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
BUENOS
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From this reading BUENOS AYRES, _November 5th, 187-_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
conferringverbUS /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
conservatorsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətərz/
plural of “conservator” — the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
Consolata
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From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
divisible by two
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
forewarningnounUS /fɔːrˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
an early warning about a future event
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
GUILLERMO
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From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
Heraclea
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From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
Heraclean
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From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
a social unit living together
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
imploringadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrɪŋ/
begging
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
Lavoca
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From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
Lovieta
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From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
a particular point in time
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading BUENOS AYRES, _November 5th, 187-_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
rearingnounUS /ˈrɪrɪŋ/
the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
an educational institution
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
transmissionnounUS /trænˈsmɪʃən/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
unmindfuladjective
not mindful or attentive
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
unprejudicedadjective
free from undue bias or preconceived opinions
From this reading Consolata, with unprejudiced consideration, fully appreciates the advantages of the protective course, for conferring present and future happiness.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
precisely as stated
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even if our household was of the most suitable description known to civilization for rearing children, I should not have hesitated a moment in imploring your influence for their admission into the Heraclean school.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has cost us a painful struggle to part with them; but we should have been unmindful of our privilege and duty as conservators for their future welfare, in joyous transmission, if we had consulted the disposition of our selfish feelings.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading DEAR DON GUILLERMO: You will be very much surprised, notwithstanding the forewarning of intention, to find yourself unexpectedly greeted in Heraclea by your little favorites Lovieta and Lavoca.
