208
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From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
aunounUS /oʊ/
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
dearly loved
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
at any time
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
fait
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From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
death of a person
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
a message received and understood
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
make reference to
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _New York_, ----.
not any; not one
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
term of address for a man
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As regards the information you desire I regret that it is out of my power to aid you.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
ultadjective
in or of the month preceding the present one
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
precisely as stated
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
at the time that
From this reading The truth is, being from home when your letter reached my residence, my reply fell into the ever open grave of deferred duties.
a late time of life
From this reading My studies and pursuits {208} have been directed, of late years, in so very different a channel, that I am by no means _au fait_ on the particular subject you mention.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _New York_, ----.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _My Dear Sir_,--I owe you a very humble apology for not answering sooner your flattering epistle of the -- ult.
