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From this reading Keswick, November 3, 1802.
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From this reading Keswick, November 3, 1802.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course I shall be in London, God permitting, on Saturday morning.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading I shall rest that day, and the next, and proceed to Bristol by the Monday night's mail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
ColeridgenounUS /ˈkoʊlrɪdʒ/
English romantic poet (1772-1834)
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I shall be in London, God permitting, on Saturday morning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I shall rest that day, and the next, and proceed to Bristol by the Monday night's mail.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Of course I shall be in London, God permitting, on Saturday morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
Keswick
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From this reading Keswick, November 3, 1802.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
and nothing more
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading I shall rest that day, and the next, and proceed to Bristol by the Monday night's mail.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Of course I shall be in London, God permitting, on Saturday morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
absolutely essential
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I shall rest that day, and the next, and proceed to Bristol by the Monday night's mail.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I shall rest that day, and the next, and proceed to Bristol by the Monday night's mail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Keswick, November 3, 1802.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course I shall be in London, God permitting, on Saturday morning.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Of course I shall be in London, God permitting, on Saturday morning.
continue talking
From this reading I shall rest that day, and the next, and proceed to Bristol by the Monday night's mail.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
determined
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I shall rest that day, and the next, and proceed to Bristol by the Monday night's mail.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Of course I shall be in London, God permitting, on Saturday morning.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Of course I shall be in London, God permitting, on Saturday morning.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
a special situation
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
to-morrow's
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From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
WedgwoodnounUS /ˈwedʒwʊd/
English potter (1730-1795)
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Accordingly I have resolved not to look the children in the face, (the parting from whom is the downright bitter in the thing) but to go to London by to-morrow's mail.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Wedgwood, It is now two hours since I received your letter; and after the necessary consultation, Mrs. Coleridge herself is fully of opinion that to lose time is merely to lose spirits.
