used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
acquaintverbUS /əˈkweɪnt/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
(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 _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
move towards
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
bannsnoun
a public announcement of a proposed marriage
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
Belleview
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From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
centinel
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From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
countermineverb
destroy property or hinder normal operations
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
one or the other of two
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
Harrington
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From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
Harriot
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From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Mrs. _Holmes_ to _Myra_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
ineffectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfektʃuːəl/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
meritoriousadjectiveUS /ˌmerəˈtɔːriəs/
deserving reward or praise
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. _Holmes_ to _Myra_.
Myra
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From this reading Mrs. _Holmes_ to _Myra_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
by chance
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
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 IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Belleview._ IT is the duty of friends to be interested in all the concerns of one another—to join in their joys and to avert the stroke of danger.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. _Holmes_ to _Myra_.
UNFOLDverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/
develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is the duty of a centinel to give the alarm at the approach of what he may think such—and if the result does not prove to be a real evil—he has but performed his duty, and the action is meritorious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _Harrington_ to _Worthy_.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IF your exertions to countermine the connexion of your brother with _Harriot_ should prove ineffectual (and do not fail to acquaint me with it either way) I HAVE A TALE TO UNFOLD which may possibly forbid the banns.
