used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
(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 Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am certain he will do something for you; you will then have various other duties to fulfil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
react verbally
From this reading I shall write to you often, my dear Landbergen, and you, I hope, will answer my letters.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I am certain he will do something for you; you will then have various other duties to fulfil.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
dearly loved
From this reading I shall write to you often, my dear Landbergen, and you, I hope, will answer my letters.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I am certain he will do something for you; you will then have various other duties to fulfil.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am certain he will do something for you; you will then have various other duties to fulfil.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading I am certain he will do something for you; you will then have various other duties to fulfil.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I shall write to you often, my dear Landbergen, and you, I hope, will answer my letters.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
Landbergen
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From this reading I shall write to you often, my dear Landbergen, and you, I hope, will answer my letters.
go away from a place
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
the literary culture
From this reading I shall write to you often, my dear Landbergen, and you, I hope, will answer my letters.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
take in marriage
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
come into possession of
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I shall write to you often, my dear Landbergen, and you, I hope, will answer my letters.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am certain he will do something for you; you will then have various other duties to fulfil.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
sinecurenoun
a benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral duties are attached
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
term of address for a man
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I am certain he will do something for you; you will then have various other duties to fulfil.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
express in words
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
the act of using
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading I am certain he will do something for you; you will then have various other duties to fulfil.
precisely as stated
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Charles and I shall exercise ourselves together in the arts and sciences, and I shall receive the benefit of all his masters: it will then be my own fault if I do not acquire knowledge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next week we are to leave this house, and the very thought of it makes me sad; but our future residence is so near that I can have a daily intercourse with my valuable friends.
produce a literary work
From this reading I shall write to you often, my dear Landbergen, and you, I hope, will answer my letters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall write to you often, my dear Landbergen, and you, I hope, will answer my letters.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But let me now tell you, that Sir Charles is so pleased with your filial piety, that he is determined to use all his interest to obtain your father a sinecure place in Holland, that you may be enabled to marry sooner than you expected.
