1796
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From this reading 29th May, 1796.
29th
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From this reading 29th May, 1796.
(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 I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
briberynounUS /ˈbraɪbəri/
the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
Bridgewater
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From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
foiblesnounUS /ˈfɔɪbəlz/
plural of “foible” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
hustingsnounUS /ˈhʌstɪŋz/
the activities involved in political campaigning (especially speech making)
From this reading In the market-place stand the hustings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the market-place stand the hustings.
go away from a place
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
market-place
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From this reading In the market-place stand the hustings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 29th May, 1796.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
Parret
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From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
parrotsnounUS /ˈperəts/
plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
Poole
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From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In the market-place stand the hustings.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the market-place stand the hustings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
up to a particular time
From this reading My dear Poole, This said caravan does not leave Bridgewater till nine.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I mounted, and pacing the boards, mused on bribery, false swearing, and other foibles of election times.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have wandered too by the river Parret, which looks as filthy as if all the parrots in the House of Commons had been washing their consciences therein.
