1798
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From this reading Shrewsbury, Friday night, (--January), 1798.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
react verbally
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
debtornounUS /ˈdetər/
a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
give expression to
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Shrewsbury, Friday night, (--January), 1798.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
how
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From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
indelicacynoun
the trait of being indelicate and offensive
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Shrewsbury, Friday night, (--January), 1798.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
a particular point in time
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Shrewsbury, Friday night, (--January), 1798.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
repaidverbUS /riˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “repay” — pay back
From this reading If kindly feeling can be repaid by kindly feeling, I am not your debtor.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
only a very short time before
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
Shrewsbury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shrewsbury, Friday night, (--January), 1798.
term of address for a man
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
a special situation
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would wish to express the same thing which is big at my heart, but I know not how to do it without indelicacy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As much abstracted from personal feeling as possible, I honor and esteem you for that which you have done.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear sir, I have this moment received your letter, and have scarcely more than a moment to answer it by return of post.
