Chapter I

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From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

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From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

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From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the two together, not just one

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

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From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the act of closing something

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

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From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

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 Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

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From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

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From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

immediately past

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

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From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.

the literary culture

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.

in motion

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

the peers of a kingdom considered as a group

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

any competition

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Many years have passed since Walter Scott pronounced Walpole’s letters to be the best in our language, and since Lord Byron declared them to be incomparable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence.

which person or people

From this reading Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.

a late time of life

From this reading Walpole’s Love of English Scenery--Richmond Hill--Burke on the French Revolution--The Berrys at Florence--Death of George Selwyn--London Solitude--Repairs at Cliveden--Burke and Fox--The Countess of Albany--Journal of a Day--Mrs. Hobart’s Party--Ancient Trade with India--Lady Hamilton--A Boat Race--Return of the Berrys--Horace succeeds to the Peerage--Epitaphium Vivi Auctoris--His Wives--Mary Berry--Closing Years--Love of Moving Objects--Visit from Queen Charlotte--Death of Conway--Final Illness of Horace--His last Letter 262

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince of English letter-writers.