1529
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From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
cannot
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From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
the specified day of the month
From this reading So here I begin by first putting the date:
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
one or the other of two
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
a social unit living together
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So here I begin by first putting the date:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
Gertrude
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From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading So here I begin by first putting the date:
how
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From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
a room where books are kept
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
by chance
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading So here I begin by first putting the date:
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So here I begin by first putting the date:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
St
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From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
express a supposition
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
Swithin's
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From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
(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 I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sister Gertrude cannot write on account of her eyes, and she does not know Latin, and as I do, and can write a fair hand, I was able to help her, which pleased us both well.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I SUPPOSE I had better begin by telling how I came by this book, though that is not the beginning either, but perhaps it will do as well as any other to start from.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
produce a literary work
From this reading Dear Mother says I am to write a chronicle of my life, as it seems some ladies of our family have done before me.
the act of creating written works
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _St. Swithin's Day, in the year of Grace, 1529._ Dear Mother Superior was in the library this morning, looking at the work I have been helping Sister Gertrude to finish, of putting the books in order, and writing out a fair list of them.
