used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
(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 He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
for the reason that
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
see with attention
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
benefactor'snounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
possessive form of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
christianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
dearly loved
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
dissolutionnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/
separation into component parts
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
endeavoured
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From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
the act of departing
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
immediately past
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
perfections
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From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
get by special effort
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
term of address for a man
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
a male human offspring
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knows, that released from all the cares and sufferings of this life, he is going to enjoy the presence and favour of the supreme fountain of good, whose favorite he is, because he has endeavoured to copy the perfections, as far as he could discover them, of that Being he adored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
tranquilitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.t̬i/
The quality or state of being tranquil; calm and peaceful.
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
hard to endure
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
(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 You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
at the time that
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
which person or people
From this reading You see with what peace and tranquility a Christian can wait for his dying hour; one who has observed the duties of christianity, and not assumed the mere name.
belonging to which person
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
William
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From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
an affirmative
From this reading You behold the good Sir Charles resigned to the will of heaven, calmly waiting for his dissolution; yes, every one who has lived well, may be termed the friend of God, and secure of his protection at the last trying hour, may view it without dismay.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, my son, what an opportunity presents itself for you to view death without terror.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was very much concerned when I heard of your benefactor’s alarming illness; but I would fain hope, with you, my dear William, that heaven will restore so good a man, whose example the world has so much need of.
