1800
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From this reading 1800.
21
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From this reading 21, Buckingham Street, Feb.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
(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 My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
Buckingham
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From this reading 21, Buckingham Street, Feb.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
FebnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading 21, Buckingham Street, Feb.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
a boy or man
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
not in action or at work
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
the force of workers available
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
make reference to
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
a form of address for a man
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
and nothing more
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
outweighsverbUS /ˈaʊtweɪz/
third-person singular of “outweigh” — be heavier than
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
sea-voyages
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From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
term of address for a man
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 21, Buckingham Street, Feb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
WedgwoodnounUS /ˈwedʒwʊd/
English potter (1730-1795)
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
belonging to which person
From this reading The only objections that I see are so obvious, that it is idle in me to mention them: the total want of men with whose pursuits your brother can have a fellow feeling: the length and difficulty of the return, in case of a disappointment; and the necessity of sea-voyages to almost every change of scenery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beyond a doubt he has made himself acquainted with the degree of heat which he is to experience there (the West Indies).
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear sir, Your brother's health (Mr. Thomas Wedgwood) outweighs all other considerations.
