Ah
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From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Something of the burden on my mind--not all!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
eagerly desirous
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading "Something of the burden on my mind--not all!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
Derrick's
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From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said.
death of a person
From this reading You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
go away from a place
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
held up in the air
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
MarquessnounUS /ˈmɑːrkwəs/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
the force of workers available
From this reading You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Something of the burden on my mind--not all!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Something of the burden on my mind--not all!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Something of the burden on my mind--not all!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
others
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From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Something of the burden on my mind--not all!
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
carry out
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
precisely as stated
From this reading You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
Wilfred
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From this reading "I want everything settled before--before I go, Wilfred," he said.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ah, not all--will be lifted, if I can know that I shall, under Providence, leave the succession settled.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the matter of an early marriage, both Derrick's father and he whom we have known as the Marquess, were on Derrick's side; indeed, the sick man was, if possible, more anxious than the others that the wedding should take place without delay.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You and I are old men, Wilfred--I am very near the grave.
