used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
anew
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
dearly loved
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
Grandison
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From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yesterday in my presence he returned him a thousand thanks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
how
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From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yesterday in my presence he returned him a thousand thanks.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
Landbergen
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From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
immediately past
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
licentiousadjectiveUS /laɪˈsentʃəs/
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
not any; not one
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Yesterday in my presence he returned him a thousand thanks.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
a male human offspring
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Yesterday in my presence he returned him a thousand thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Yesterday in my presence he returned him a thousand thanks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading He seems to have a fixed resolution to adhere to his promise, and his old father is revived now he sees his son returned to virtue.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
which person or people
From this reading What a satisfaction for my friend, who has produced this reformation.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Yesterday in my presence he returned him a thousand thanks.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have taught me to know what is true happiness, Mr. Grandison, exclaimed he; I at last see that a wicked life is no life; how dear have I paid for my licentious pleasures, by my uneasy remorse.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Landbergen, through the interest of his father and some other friends, is again restored to his office.
