1731
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From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
1800
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From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
457
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From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Fashion, leader of a chattering train."
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
Charlie
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From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading "Fashion, leader of a chattering train."
ConversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading COWPER.
dancingnounUS /ˈdænsɪŋ/
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
Elinor
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From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
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 {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
FashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Fashion, leader of a chattering train."
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
fortunateadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
Jane
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From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
joinverbUS /dʒɔɪn/
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
leadernounUS /ˈliːdər/
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Fashion, leader of a chattering train."
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
MISSverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Fashion, leader of a chattering train."
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
Patsey
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From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
PATSEY'S
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From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Harry offered to accompany her, and Jane was persuaded to join them; although in general, she disliked every kind of motion except dancing.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
trainverbUS /treɪn/
create by training and teaching
From this reading "Fashion, leader of a chattering train."
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
William
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From this reading {William Cowper (English poet, 1731-1800), "Conversation" line 457} MISS PATSEY'S mother was more unwell than usual; and after breakfast the following morning, Elinor prepared a little basket of particularly fine peaches, which she proposed carrying to Mrs. Hubbard, herself.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The travellers had already seen Miss Patsey and her youngest sister, and they were now so fortunate as to find Charlie at home.
