Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

later than; following

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

move towards

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

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

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

dearly loved

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

beautiful and charismatic queen of Egypt; mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony; killed herself to avoid capture by Octavian (69-30 BC)

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

give a description of

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

-ing form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

remove the dust from

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

past form of “err” — to make a mistake or be incorrect

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

a social unit living together

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

plural of “frailty” — the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

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

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

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

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

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

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

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 Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

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

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

make reference to

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

preside over

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

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

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

in an ominous manner

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

an amount of time

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

not in physical motion

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

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From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

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

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

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

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

in the direction of

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A spell appeared to attract me towards you, and in spite of my first resolution to the contrary, in spite of the melancholy reserve that still dwelt upon my mind, I became an acquaintance, and at length the favoured inmate and friend, of your father.

precisely as stated

From this reading You may remember the backwardness with which I first received their approaches; the very name of Percy had become ominously painful to me, and yet it inspired me with a strange and undefinable interest.

plural of “vice” — moral weakness

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

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

From this reading “It was nearly three years after the period to which I have alluded that an accident of which I need not remind you, my beloved Helen, introduced me to the acquaintance of your family.

logically valid

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

which person or people

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

a late time of life

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Courteous Lord--one word-- Sir, you and I have lov'd--but that's not it-- Sir, you and I must part.”--_ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA_ “Hitherto I have had to dwell in my recitation on the vices and frailties of my brothers of the dust, and to describe myself as an innocent sufferer; but I now approach a period of my life, from the mention of which I shrink with well-grounded apprehensions.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading Yet judge me with candour; remember the strength of the temptation through which I erred; and divesting yourself, if possible, of the recollection of your own injuries, moderate your resentment against an unfortunate being, who for many long years of his existence has not enjoyed one easy hour.