aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
AllynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
don't
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From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
give-in
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From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
go-in
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From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
and nothing more
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
the act of departing
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And so, as you see, I am off."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
by chance
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
compacted by ironing
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
an idea that is suggested
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
male cat
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
precisely as stated
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
at the time that
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Well, I am not so certain about that, Ally; I don't go-in for magnanimity; and I believe there is just that touch of obstinacy in my nature, which would induce me to run counter to any proposition which was very hardly pressed.
which person or people
From this reading But when the suggestion was backed as it has been in this instance, I could not possibly doubt the sincerity of those who made it.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I felt certain you would give-in to our wishes, and see the wisdom of what we suggested to you ."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you have conquered your dislike to leaving England, Tom; I am very glad.
