10th
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From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Your proposition, kindly but speculative, that I should receive ten per cent.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
dearly loved
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
obtain
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
the act of departing
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
Joe
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From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
JUNIORnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Your proposition, kindly but speculative, that I should receive ten per cent.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
something that is lost
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
MoatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
a form of address for a man
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
notanda
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From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
for each
From this reading Your proposition, kindly but speculative, that I should receive ten per cent.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Your proposition, kindly but speculative, that I should receive ten per cent.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Your proposition, kindly but speculative, that I should receive ten per cent.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
SENIORadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Your proposition, kindly but speculative, that I should receive ten per cent.
a male human offspring
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Your proposition, kindly but speculative, that I should receive ten per cent.
Stennis
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From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
express in words
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Your proposition, kindly but speculative, that I should receive ten per cent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
at the time that
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as, on this occasion, you represent to me that a few notanda from me might aid your book to sell, I comply with your desire.
the act of creating written works
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
YARROWnounUS /ˈjɑːroʊ/
ubiquitous strong-scented mat-forming Eurasian herb of wasteland, hedgerow or pasture having narrow serrate leaves and small usually white florets; widely naturalized in North America
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You ask me to tell you in writing what happened when, like a fool, I allowed myself to be caught and imprisoned by the other fools at Deep Moat Grange, at that time the property of the late Mr. H. Stennis.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nothing can be more generally useless than the practice of going back on old transactions, the gain of which has long gone to your banker, or the loss been written off.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading A LETTER FROM JOSEPH YARROW, SENIOR, TO HIS SON JOSEPH YARROW, JUNIOR Dear Joe--Yours of the 10th received and contents noted.
