adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
admittedverbUS /ədˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading This note was consigned to the care of Mr. M'Donough, who forthwith departed to execute his mission.
CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
Connor
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From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading This note was consigned to the care of Mr. M'Donough, who forthwith departed to execute his mission.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading This note was consigned to the care of Mr. M'Donough, who forthwith departed to execute his mission.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading This note was consigned to the care of Mr. M'Donough, who forthwith departed to execute his mission.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This note was consigned to the care of Mr. M'Donough, who forthwith departed to execute his mission.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
honournounUS /ˈɑːnər/
the state of being honored
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
M'Donough
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From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading This note was consigned to the care of Mr. M'Donough, who forthwith departed to execute his mission.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 'Castle Connor, Thursday morning.'
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
secondedverbUS /ˈsekəndɪd/
past form of “second” — give support or one's approval to
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
strainnounUS /streɪn/
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading 'Castle Connor, Thursday morning.'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was to this effect: 'O'Connor, of Castle Connor, feeling that some expressions employed by Mr. Fitzgerald upon last night, admitted of a construction offensive to him, and injurious to his character, requests to know whether Mr. Fitzgerald intended to convey such a meaning.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I seconded the proposal warmly, and O'Connor, in a few minutes, finished a note, which he desired us to read.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This note was consigned to the care of Mr. M'Donough, who forthwith departed to execute his mission.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I would now recommend, as I have already done,' said M'Donough, 'that if you write to Fitzgerald, it should be in such a strain as to leave him at perfect liberty, without a compromise of honour, in a friendly way, to satisfy your doubts as to his conduct.'
