1796
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From this reading 24th September, 1796.
24th
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From this reading 24th September, 1796.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pardon this littleness of heart, and do not think the worse of me for it.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
a state of high honor
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
the quality of being humane
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
imbecilenounUS /ˈɪmbəsəl/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
jealousiesnounUS /ˈdʒeləsiz/
plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
immediately past
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
go away from a place
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
littlenessnoun
the property of having a relatively small size
From this reading Pardon this littleness of heart, and do not think the worse of me for it.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Pardon this littleness of heart, and do not think the worse of me for it.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
a human being
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
pesteredadjectiveUS /ˈpestərd/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
Poole
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From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading 24th September, 1796.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
solicitudes
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From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
in or at that place or location
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Pardon this littleness of heart, and do not think the worse of me for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Pardon this littleness of heart, and do not think the worse of me for it.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
precisely as stated
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
in or at the place that
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I mean that where the friendship of any person forms an essential part of a man's happiness, he will at times be pestered with the little jealousies and solicitudes of imbecile humanity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My dear, very dear Poole, The heart thoroughly penetrated with the flame of virtuous friendship is in a state of glory; but lest it should be exalted above measure, there is given to it a thorn in the flesh.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Pardon this littleness of heart, and do not think the worse of me for it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Since we last parted I have been gloomily dreaming that you did not leave me so affectionately as you were wont to do.
