Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

the state of being absent

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

moving forward

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

(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 WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

disposed to please

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

object formed by a mold

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

a female confidant

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

unvarying in nature

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

characterized by great determination

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

opinion or judgment

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

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From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

a young female

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

something written by hand

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

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From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

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From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading _Myra_ to Mrs. _Holmes_.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

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From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

immediately past

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

the literary culture

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

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From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

a woman of refinement

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

suffering from tissue death

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _Myra_ to Mrs. _Holmes_.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

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From this reading _Myra_ to Mrs. _Holmes_.

not any; not one

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

literature in metrical form

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

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From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

believed likely

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

express in words

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Myra_ to Mrs. _Holmes_.

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From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

in the direction of

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

at the time that

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

which person or people

From this reading _Harriot_, with whom I maintain a constant correspondence, and who keeps no secret from me, inclosed the verses in her last, when lo! the handwriting of Master _Harrington_.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Boston._ IN one of my former letters I acquainted you that I suspected my brother to be in love, and now Madam, I am enabled to tell you with whom—the amiable _Harriot_.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Harriot_ attended Mrs. _Francis_ in her journey to _Rhodeisland_, and our young hero has, in her absence, been dreaming of his mistress; and, in a letter to her has written a description of his visionary interview.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.

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From this reading I WAS a little mortified that the young man had kept me in ignorance of his amour all this time, and this morning determined upon a little innocent revenge—“Tommy,” said I, as he entered the room, “here is a piece of poetry, written by an acquaintance of mine—I want your judgment on it”—“Poetry or rhyme,” answered he, advancing towards me, and casting his eyes upon it—He took the letter and began to read—“Why do you blush, young man?” said I, “_Harriot_ is a fine girl.”— THIS produced an _éclaircissement_, and as the matter must remain secret, for a certain weighty reason, I am to be the _confidante_.