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From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
anew
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
compilingnounUS /kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ/
the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
Dedham
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From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
DowseverbUS /daʊs/
wet thoroughly
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
Dr
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From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
at any time
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
give expression to
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
a social unit living together
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
ten 10s
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
Jeffries
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From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
Josiah
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From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
quarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
QuincynounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever I visited this happy family, I was received with the utmost cordiality; and I desire publicly to express my grateful sense of their goodness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I was compiling my History of the Jews, I boarded in Dedham.
which person or people
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was here honored with the friendship, and received the kind offices of Mr Dowse, his lady, and her sister,[1] and more pecuniary favors than I have ever experienced from any other individuals.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
the act of creating written works
From this reading While writing my History, my eyes, which, since I had first injured them, have been occasionally troublesome, failed to that degree, that I was induced again to go to Boston to consult Dr Jeffries, in the hope, that, by attending to his directions, I might finish my work.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
a late time of life
From this reading [1] _Mrs Shaw_, who allowed Miss Adams one hundred dollars a year, for twenty-five years, paid to her quarterly, by Josiah Quincy, Esq.
