1829
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From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
addest
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From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
(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 But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
Chantrynoun
an endowment for the singing of Masses
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
Earlscombe
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From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
EsquirenounUS /ˈeskwaɪr/
(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE HERBERT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
heir-at-lawnoun
the person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading GEORGE HERBERT.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
INHERITANCEnounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading THE INHERITANCE.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
engage in
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
a male human offspring
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
the season of growth
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INHERITANCE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘For he that needs five thousand pound to live Is full as poor as he that needs but five.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading But if thy son can make ten pound his measure, Then all thou addest may be called his treasure.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading IT was in the spring of 1829 that my father received a lawyer’s letter announcing the death of James Winslow, Esquire, of Chantry House, Earlscombe, and inviting him, as heir-at-law, to be present at the funeral and opening of the will.
