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Chapter VI
KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC. MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried. Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes. Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels. It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.”
above and across; more than
From this reading “Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.”
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading “Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
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From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
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From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
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From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
above and across; more than
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
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From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
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From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that I have been paid two shillings as a day labourer, and, in fact, have fairly earned at least six shillings more; but against that additional claim I generously set off, as an equivalent, my board and lodging.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
