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Chapter XV
_Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain. Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life! Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received! Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection! Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.
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later than; following
From this reading “Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!”
causing or relating to death
From this reading “Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!”
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading “Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
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From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!
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From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!
later than; following
From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!
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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
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From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!
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From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.
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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
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From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!
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From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
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From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
causing or relating to death
From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading Restored by the energies of fortitude, sagacity, and affection!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Louisa Clifton to Frank Henley_ _Rose-Bank_ Sir, I, like my dear mamma, am impelled to endeavour to return thanks for benefits, at the recollection of which the heart sinks, and all thanks become inadequate and vain.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet suffer a sister's thanks for a brother spared, pardoned, and restored to life!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Indeed, sir, I cannot tell you what I feel.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Restored at the hazard of your own, and after a mortal affront received!
