1793
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From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
commodiousadjectiveUS /kəˈmoʊdiəs/
large and roomy (“convenient” is archaic in this sense)
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
the act of departing
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
enumerateverbUS /ɪˈnuːməreɪt/
specify individually
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
and nothing more
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
and nothing more
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading My sight was imperfectly assisted by a far-off lamp; but the posture in which he sat, the hour, and the place, immediately suggested the idea of one disabled by sickness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Returning one evening, somewhat later than usual, to my own house, my attention was attracted, just as I entered the porch, by the figure of a man reclining against the wall at a few paces distant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many motives contributed to detain me, though departure was easy and commodious, and my friends were generally solicitous for me to go.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not my purpose to enumerate these motives, or to dwell on my present concerns and transactions, but merely to compose a narrative of some incidents with which my situation made me acquainted.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I was resident in this city during the year 1793.
