used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
anew
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
permission to do something
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
HONOUREDverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
not in action or at work
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
intercessionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈseʃən/
a prayer to God on behalf of another person
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
ISAACnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading ISAAC WATTS.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
engage in
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
not any; not one
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
a brief written record
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
PeregrinenounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/
a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
REVERENDnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
term of address for a man
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
not in physical motion
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "For Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
WATTSnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading ISAAC WATTS.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I know not whether to ask of your goodness to make the same endeavour again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peregrine went off in good spirits, promising a visit on his return to London, of which he seemed to have no doubt; but no more was heard of him for ten days.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
a late time of life
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At the end of that time the Portsmouth carrier conveyed the following note to Winchester:-- HONOURED AND REVEREND SIR--Seven years since your arguments and intercession induced my father to consent to what I hoped had been the rescue of me, body and soul.
