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From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
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From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading COWPER.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
immediately past
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
on one occasion
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
and nothing more
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
express in words
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
sympathizesverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Domestic happiness, thou only bliss Of paradise, that hast survived the fall!"
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
precisely as stated
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My dear husband sympathizes fully with me in this desire, and were my own health confirmed, he would urge me to go; but since the birth of my little Frank, my health has been very delicate, and he fears the voyage with the children would be too much for me.
yearnsverbUS /jɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From what you say of father's health, I fear he is failing fast, and my heart yearns to see him once more.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Friday, August 9th, 1844._ Since the receipt of your last letter, I have had serious thoughts of taking a trip to England.
