adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To a lady.
acquirementnoun
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
Amtsschreiber
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From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
ddam
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From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
edificationnounUS /ˌedəfəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
Englander
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From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
fluentlyadverbUS /ˈfluːəntli/
in a fluent manner
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
Freundinn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
gallantadjectiveUS /ˈɡælənt/
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To a lady.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
liebe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
Meine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
ploot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
proficiencynounUS /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
the quality of having great facility and competence
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
RATZEBURG
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RATZEBURG.
readingsnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋz/
plural of “reading” — the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
secretarynounUS /ˈsekrəteri/
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
SeeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And how can I do this better than by pointing out its gallant attention to the ladies?
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To a lady.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
unt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
vhee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had, however, a better reason than the desire of displaying my proficiency: for I wished to put you in good humour with a language, from the acquirement of which I have promised myself much edification and the means too of communicating a new pleasure to you and your sister, during our winter readings.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Meine liebe Freundinn, See how natural the German comes from me, though I have not yet been six weeks in the country!--almost as fluently as English from my neighbour the Amtsschreiber, (or public secretary,) who as often as we meet, though it should be half a dozen times in the same day, never fails to greet me with--“---ddam your ploot unt eyes, my dearest Englander! vhee goes it!”--which is certainly a proof of great generosity on his part, these words being his whole stock of English.
