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From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
1803
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From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
22nd
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From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
how long something has existed
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
(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 As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
anti-jacobin
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From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
anti-revolutionary
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From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A wild notion indeed, but very harmless.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
Cruikshank
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From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
the specified day of the month
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
dearly loved
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
disservicenounUS /dɪˈsɜːrvəs/
an act intended to help that turns out badly
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
being one more than seven
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading A wild notion indeed, but very harmless.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
the force of workers available
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
not any; not one
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading A wild notion indeed, but very harmless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
required or under orders
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
precisely as stated
From this reading A wild notion indeed, but very harmless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As to my principles, they were, at all times, decidedly anti-jacobin and anti-revolutionary, and my American scheme is a proof of this.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I never held any principles indeed, of which, considering my age, I have reason to be ashamed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A wild notion indeed, but very harmless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (No date, supposed to be 1803.[1]) My dear Miss Cruikshank, With the kindest intentions, I fear you have done me some little disservice, in borrowing the first edition of my poems from Miss B--.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The whole of my public life may be comprised in eight or nine months of my 22nd year; and the whole of my political sins during that time, consisted in forming a plan of taking a large farm in common, in America, with other young men of my age.
