10th
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From this reading Highgate, April 10th, 1820.
1820
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From this reading Highgate, April 10th, 1820.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
speak to
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
(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 It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Highgate, April 10th, 1820.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
cannot
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From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
Derwent
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From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
Highgate
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From this reading Highgate, April 10th, 1820.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
inclosed
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From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
intrustverb
confer a trust upon
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
go away from a place
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
letter-carrier
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From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
engage in
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
and nothing more
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
a person who carries a message
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
obtrudeverbUS /əbˈtruːd/
push to thrust outward
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
Sackville-street
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From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
express in words
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is to inquire if Mr. Caldwell is _in town_; if he be, then to leave the letter, and that is all; but if not, to learn whether he is at his living, and if so, then to transfer his present address to the letter, and put it into the nearest General Post Office box.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is of serious importance to Derwent that the inclosed should reach Mr. Caldwell with as little delay as possible, or I need not say that I should not have taxed your time and kindness merely to make a letter-carrier of you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Friend, May I venture to obtrude on you what I cannot intrust to a messenger, much less to the post.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sackville-street is not I hope more than fifteen or twenty minutes' walk from your house.
