used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
(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 like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
chimney-corner
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From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
compatriotnounUS /kəmˈpeɪtriət/
a person from your own country
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
Doubletonnoun
(bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE PATH OF DUTY.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
inasmuch
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From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
mirk
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From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PATH OF DUTY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE PATH OF DUTY.
a full supply
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
be seated
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
express in words
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
TesternounUS /ˈtestər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PATH OF DUTY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I like the quiet of this season; the glowing chimney-corner, in the midst of the December mirk, makes me think, as I sit by it, of all sorts of things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It _is_ a story, with a regular development, and for telling it I have the advantage that I happened to know about it from the first, and was more or less in the confidence of every one concerned.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Then it will amuse me to write it, and I shall do so as carefully and as cleverly as possible The first winter days in London are not madly gay, so that I have plenty of time; and if the fog is brown outside, the fire is red within.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
wouldn't
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From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
produce a literary work
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am glad I said to you the other night at Doubleton, inquiring--too inquiring--compatriot, that I wouldn’t undertake to tell you the story (about Ambrose Tester), but would write it out for you; inasmuch as, thinking it over since I came back to town, I see that it may really be made interesting.
