12
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From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
1825
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From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
1826
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From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
50
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From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
anew
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
for the reason that
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
Blackheath
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From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
bookseller's
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From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
BorrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did he?
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
a single distinct event
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
Knapp
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From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
NovelnounUS /ˈnɑːvəl/
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
Petulengro
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From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
do one's shopping
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
that is looked for
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
SouvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dr. Knapp confidently gives the date of May 12 to this incident because that is the day of the annual fair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
TravellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
Watt'snounUS /wɑːts/
possessive form of “watt” — a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a resistance of 1 ohm
From this reading Dr. Knapp thinks he did, but that the story had another name, and is to be sought for in such collections of 1825 and 1826 as "Watt's Literary Souvenir."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
which person or people
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, on a fair day on Blackheath, he met Mr. Petulengro again who said he looked ill and offered him the loan of 50 pounds, which he would not accept, nor his invitation to join the band.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Then seeing an advertisement: "A Novel or Tale is much wanted," outside a bookseller's shop, Borrow wrote "The Life and Adventures of Joseph Sell, the Great Traveller."
