1868
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From this reading [From "The Daily Telegraph," August 6, 1868.]
30
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From this reading DENMARK HILL, _July_ 30.
6
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From this reading [From "The Daily Telegraph," August 6, 1868.]
72
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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading [From "The Daily Telegraph," August 6, 1868.]
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
CelibacynounUS /ˈseləbəsi/
an unmarried status
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
DENMARKnounUS /ˈdenmɑːrk/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea
From this reading DENMARK HILL, _July_ 30.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
FOOTNOTESnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading DENMARK HILL, _July_ 30.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Very sincerely yours, J. RUSKIN.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading DENMARK HILL, _July_ 30.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
the literary culture
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
RUSKINnounUS /ˈrʌskɪn/
British art critic (1819-1900)
From this reading Very sincerely yours, J. RUSKIN.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading Very sincerely yours, J. RUSKIN.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
TelegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very sincerely yours, J. RUSKIN.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [72] The discussion had been carried on in a series of letters from a great number of correspondents under the heading of "Marriage or Celibacy," its subject being the pecuniary difficulties in the way of early marriage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The _Daily Telegraph_ of July 30 concluded the discussion with a leading article, in which it characterized the general nature of the correspondence, and of which the final words were those quoted by Mr. Ruskin.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Very sincerely yours, J. RUSKIN.
