1874
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From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
(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 All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
cannot
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From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
give encouragement to
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
dearly loved
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
don't
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From this reading I don't know quite whether I have wandered.
one or the other of two
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
at any time
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I don't know quite whether I have wandered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know quite whether I have wandered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know quite whether I have wandered.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
come together
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading TO MRS.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
by chance
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I don't know quite whether I have wandered.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
SITWELLnoun
English poet (1887-1964)
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
STEVENSONnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
Swanston
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From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MRS.
to-day
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From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
a source of difficulty
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
precisely as stated
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I don't know quite whether I have wandered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I don't know quite whether I have wandered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SITWELL, _Swanston, Sunday (June 1874)._ DEAR FRIEND,--I fear to have added something to your troubles by telling you of the grief in which I find myself; but one cannot always come to meet a friend smiling, although we should try for the best cheer possible.
the day immediately before today
From this reading All to-day I have been very weary, resting myself after the trouble and fatigue of yesterday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Forgive me, I feel as if I had relieved myself; so perhaps it may not be unpleasant for you either.--Believe me, ever your faithful friend, ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON.
