used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To tell you the truth, it is a most delicate matter.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I think you will admit as much when you have heard what I have to say."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
BernsteinnounUS /ˈbɜːrnstaɪn/
United States conductor and composer (1918-1990)
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
BrownenounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading To tell you the truth, it is a most delicate matter.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I think you will admit as much when you have heard what I have to say."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
engage in
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To tell you the truth, it is a most delicate matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To tell you the truth, it is a most delicate matter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I think you will admit as much when you have heard what I have to say."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
a brief written record
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
a human being
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
express in words
From this reading I think you will admit as much when you have heard what I have to say."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
express in words
From this reading To tell you the truth, it is a most delicate matter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell you the truth, it is a most delicate matter.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
at the time that
From this reading I think you will admit as much when you have heard what I have to say."
belonging to which person
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think you will admit as much when you have heard what I have to say."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Now, Monsieur Browne," said Madame Bernstein, as she seated herself with her back to the window, "we can talk in comfort, and, what is better still, without fear of being disturbed.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading What you must have thought of it I dare not think; but I must console myself with the reflection, that it was written in the interests of another person, whose happiness is dearer to me than I can make you understand.
the day immediately before today
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is indeed kind of you to come and see me, for I expect you were considerably surprised at receiving my poor little note yesterday.
