used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
in addition
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
any thing at all
From this reading Do you know anything of the man?...
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
barrister-at-law
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From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
dearly loved
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
distinctivelyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪvli/
in an identifiably distinctive manner
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know anything of the man?...
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
Elinor
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From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
how
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From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose she must have written to you on the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know anything of the man?...
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Do you know anything of the man?...
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I suppose she must have written to you on the subject.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I suppose she must have written to you on the subject.
on one occasion
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
having a point
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose she must have written to you on the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I suppose she must have written to you on the subject.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose she must have written to you on the subject.
Tatham
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From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Tatham, barrister-at-law, received one summer morning as he sat at breakfast the following letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
precisely as stated
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You know how hard it is to convince her against her will of anything, and also how poorly gifted I am with the power of convincing any one.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was written in what was once known distinctively as a lady's hand, in pointed characters, very fine and delicate, and was to this effect:-- "DEAR JOHN, Have you heard from Elinor of her new prospects and intentions?
