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.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
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.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
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.
BARTnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
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.
a committee having supervisory powers
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.
CHILLINGLY
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
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.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
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.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
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.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
ETC
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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.
to certain extent or degree
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 male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
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.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
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.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
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.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
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.
KENELM
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From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
labourernoun
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
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 superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
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.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
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.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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.
to a great degree or extent
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.
make or become more narrow or restricted
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.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
marked by the reception of pay
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.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
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.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
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.
term of address for a man
From this reading KENELM CHILLINGLY, ESQ., TO SIR PETER CHILLINGLY, BART., ETC.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and 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.
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.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
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 cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading MY DEAR FATHER,--I am alive and unmarried.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Providence has watched over me in these respects; but I have had narrow escapes.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Hitherto I have not acquired much worldly wisdom in my travels.
