1851
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From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
1st
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From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
(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 She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
bed-room
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From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But if Misfortune’s han?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
comman
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From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
EpistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
hannounUS /hɑːn/
imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading “But if Misfortune’s han?
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
intense and profound fear
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “But if Misfortune’s han?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
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 She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
Misfortune's
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From this reading “But if Misfortune’s han?
monstersnounUS /ˈmɑːnstərz/
plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
PARTHENONnounUS /ˈpɑːrθənɑːn/
the main temple of the goddess Athena; built on the acropolis in Athens more than 400 years B.C.; example of Doric architecture
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
smartin
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From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
Stagg
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From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
not in physical motion
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She had tried entreaties, threats, compliments, and abuse—everything by turns, and nothing long—but still all her efforts had been in vain.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
Wewitz's
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From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
whea
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From this reading As a’ things come by Heaven’s comman’, An’ whea can mend it.”
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
WIMBLEDONnounUS /ˈwɪmbəldən/
a suburb of London and the headquarters of the club where annual international tennis championships are played on grass courts
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
withstan
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From this reading We plunge an’ feel her smartin’ wan’, Let us wi’ fortitude withstan’, The lash extended.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _A New Year’s Epistle, by John Stagg._ ALREADY had the customary advertisement in the daily papers announced to the world that— THE YOUNG LADIES OF PARTHENON HOUSE, WIMBLEDON COMMON, will resume their studies on the 1st of August, 1851,— and still, to Mrs. Wewitz’s great horror, those “filthy, hairy monsters of Frenchmen” remained located in the best bed-room.
