(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
regarded with admiration
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
(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 Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
in addition
From this reading My uncle and I also got on capitally together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
for the reason that
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That is, I believe, the great secret of friendship.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
capitally
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From this reading My uncle and I also got on capitally together.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
your usual mood
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
set up or found
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading That is, I believe, the great secret of friendship.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading My uncle and I also got on capitally together.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That is, I believe, the great secret of friendship.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, I believe, the great secret of friendship.
jovialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊviəl/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My uncle and I also got on capitally together.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
cut with a saw
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading That is, I believe, the great secret of friendship.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
sweet-tempered
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From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, I believe, the great secret of friendship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading My uncle and I also got on capitally together.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading My uncle and I also got on capitally together.
uprightnessnoun
the property of being upright in posture
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Margaret, however, was never weary of replying to all the inquiries made.
(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 I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I admired his jovial, frank, hearty, and kind disposition, his thorough uprightness and hatred of deceit, while he found in me enough good qualities to like, and was pleased because I admired him and was able to talk with him frankly and openly on all subjects.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I never saw two people suit each other so well as my aunt and wife,--the one so hearty, full of life and spirits, and brimming over with the milk of human kindness,--the other so tranquil, so sensible, and sweet-tempered.
