1798
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From this reading March 8th, 1798.
8th
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From this reading March 8th, 1798.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
chirurgical
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From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
permission to do something
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
Cottle
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From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
one or the other of two
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
ejectverbUS /ɪˈdʒekt/
put out or expel from a place
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
the organ of sight
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
Lloyd'snounUS /lɔɪdz/
possessive form of “lloyd” — United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
march in a procession
From this reading March 8th, 1798.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
not any; not one
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
express the need or desire for
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
not in physical motion
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
not known
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
wanting in physical strength
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
wearyingadjectiveUS /ˈwiːriɪŋ/
producing exhaustion
From this reading I am better, but still weak, in consequence of such long sleeplessness and wearying pains; weak, very weak.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
which person or people
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading My dear Cottle, I have been confined to my bed for some days, through a fever occasioned by the stump of a tooth, which baffled chirurgical efforts to eject, and which, by affecting my eye, affected my stomach, and through that my whole frame.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With regard to Lloyd's verses, it is curious that I should be applied to, "to be persuaded to resign," and in hopes that I might "consent to give up" (unknown by whom) a number of poems which were published at the earnest request of the author, who assured me, that the circumstance was of "no trivial import to his happiness!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I thank you, my dear friend, for your late kindness, and in a few weeks will either repay you in money, or by verses, as you like.
