Chapter III · CHARLES _to_ WILLIAM

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

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

the state of being absent

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

Having no one else present.

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

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

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

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

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

dearly loved

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

tropical African herbs

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

highest in quality

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

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

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

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

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

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 I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

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

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

and nothing more

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

above and across; more than

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

only a very short time before

From this reading I ran from room to room, and could scarcely believe that I am at home.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

express in words

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

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

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading My greatest pleasure was in looking over your drawings, and pointing out their beauties to Emilia.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

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

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

to no avail

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

precisely as stated

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

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

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading I did not forget to present to her your fine flowers, and she instantly put them in water, that she might for a long time enjoy their fragrance.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

at the time that

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

in or at the place that

From this reading I went into the chamber where we used to amuse ourselves; but vainly did I endeavour to pursue the same employments; I recollected, every instant, that I was alone, and should have wept, only I was ashamed of being so weak.

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

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

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From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Believe me, my dear William, I very severely feel your absence: you will be convinced of this when I tell you, that this house, in which my best friends, my parents reside, for the first time in my life appeared dreary to me.