Chapter CCCXVIII · Chapter 318

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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MATILDA BETHAM [June 5, 1833.]

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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MATILDA BETHAM [June 5, 1833.]

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am saddened with the havoc death has made in your family.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MATILDA BETHAM [June 5, 1833.]

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading My hand shakes so I can hardly write.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MATILDA BETHAM [June 5, 1833.]

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

dearly loved

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading I am saddened with the havoc death has made in your family.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the capital of the province of Alberta

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

a social unit living together

From this reading I am saddened with the havoc death has made in your family.

set up or found

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading My hand shakes so I can hardly write.

only a very short time before

From this reading My hand shakes so I can hardly write.

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

From this reading I am saddened with the havoc death has made in your family.

violent and needless disturbance

From this reading I am saddened with the havoc death has made in your family.

for this reason

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

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From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

plural of “illness” — impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MATILDA BETHAM [June 5, 1833.]

and nothing more

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

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

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

young sheep

From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MATILDA BETHAM [June 5, 1833.]

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I am saddened with the havoc death has made in your family.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MATILDA BETHAM [June 5, 1833.]

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My hand shakes so I can hardly write.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

and nothing more

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading I am saddened with the havoc death has made in your family.

plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing

From this reading My hand shakes so I can hardly write.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

be seated

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My hand shakes so I can hardly write.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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

From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MATILDA BETHAM [June 5, 1833.]

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

the act of using

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

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From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

which person or people

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I do not know how to appreciate the kind regard of dear Anne; Mary will understand it two months hence, I hope; but neither she nor I would rob you, if the legacy will be of use to, or comfort to you.

produce a literary work

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Dear Miss Betham,--I sit down, very poorly, to write to you, being come to _Mr. Walden's, Church Street, Edmonton_, to be altogether with poor Mary, who is very ill, as usual, only that her illnesses are now as many months as they used to be weeks in duration--the reason your letter only just found me.