1699
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From this reading "KENSINGTON, _April_ 1699.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading "KENSINGTON, _April_ 1699.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
assuresverbUS /əˈʃʊrz/
third-person singular of “assure” — make certain of
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
cannot
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From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
embassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
divisible by two
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
at any time
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
Kensington
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From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
the local environment
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
with speed
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
re-reading
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From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
refrainverbUS /rɪˈfreɪn/
resist doing something
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
express in words
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BROKEN FRIENDSHIP The Earl of Portland, newly returned from his gorgeous embassy to France, sat in his apartments at Kensington reading and re-reading a letter.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The contents, which the Earl had now almost by heart, were strange and sad.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was written in a large and flowing hand, unequal in parts, as if the writer had been greatly agitated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Since I cannot dispute with you, I will say nothing to you on the subject of your retirement; but I cannot refrain from telling you of my extreme sorrow, which is far deeper than you can ever imagine, and assures me that if you felt even the half you would very quickly change your resolution—which may it please the good God to inspire you to do for your own good and my repose.
