10th
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From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
furlongnounUS /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/
a unit of length equal to 220 yards
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
Hardie
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From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
LnounUS /el/
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
Margaret
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From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “MR.
nationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
Peggy
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From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
Silverton
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From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
stylenounUS /staɪl/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy Black.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the national school: but the style was not upon a par.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House, about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the L.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at this present time.
