17
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From this reading 17, 1803.
1803
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From this reading 17, 1803.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
BangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
gotten under control
From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
FebnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Stowey, Feb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
Gunville
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From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
immediately past
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
Poole
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From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
Purkis
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From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have been indignant, if dear Poole had not set me laughing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On opening it, it contained my letter from Gunville, and a small parcel of "Bang," from Purkis.
Stowey
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From this reading Stowey, Feb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
WedgwoodnounUS /ˈwedʒwʊd/
English potter (1730-1795)
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
which person or people
From this reading My dear Wedgwood, Last night I received a four ounce parcel letter, by the post, which Poole and I concluded was the mistake or carelessness of the servant, who had put the letter into the post office, instead of the coach office.
