Chapter XII

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From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

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From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

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

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

later than; following

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

in addition

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

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

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

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

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

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From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

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From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

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

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

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From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

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

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

box in which a corpse is buried or cremated

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

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From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

hold back to a later time

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

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From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

being one more than seven

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

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From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

a man of refinement

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

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From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

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

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

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

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

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

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

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

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

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

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

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

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

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

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

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From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

an amount of time

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

established irrevocably

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

in the near future

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

make square

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

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From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

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

From this reading Sir Godfrey Etherton, eight or ten days after the arrival of the Babet in Plymouth, received a letter from Mr. Joseph Stanmore, solicitor.

up to a particular time

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

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

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

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

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

at the time that

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

which person or people

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Any further particulars I will defer till I have the pleasure of seeing you, which I hope will be as soon as may be convenient.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The Baronet was in his study when the letter arrived; he opened it with some surprise and curiosity, for he did not know the writing, and perused the following lines:— “London, —— Square, “January 21st, 1794.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.

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

From this reading I have also to state that a young gentleman, an officer in the naval service, has placed in my hands a sealed casket, which he received from Miss Arden’s mother, the Duchesse de Coulancourt, with an injunction for it to be opened in his presence and that of Miss Arden’s nearest relative, which I understand you are.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Sir,— “I beg to acquaint you with the arrival in London of your niece, Miss Mabel Arden, who is at present residing with a French lady, the widow of Admiral Volney, a fugitive or emigrant from her native country, and who has kindly taken charge of Miss Arden, for a short period.