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From this reading ARLINGTON STREET, _March_ 22, 1779.
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From this reading ARLINGTON STREET, _March_ 22, 1779.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
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make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
ARLINGTONnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading ARLINGTON STREET, _March_ 22, 1779.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
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plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
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diademnounUS /ˈdaɪədem/
an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
at any time
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
FAYETTE
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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
fortressesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəsɪz/
plural of “fortress” — a fortified defensive structure
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
HORACEnounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
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 If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
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referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
MANNnounUS /mæn/
United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
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march in a procession
From this reading ARLINGTON STREET, _March_ 22, 1779.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
MINISTRYnounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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a son of your brother or sister
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
PONDICHERRY
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prolongationnoun
the act of prolonging something
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
signalised
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From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
term of address for a man
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socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ARLINGTON STREET, _March_ 22, 1779.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
precisely as stated
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading If your representative dignity is impaired westward, you may add to your eastern titles those of "Rose of India" and "Pearl of Pondicherry."[1] The latter gem is now set in one of the vacant sockets of the British diadem.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
a late time of life
From this reading [Footnote 1: The authority of the great Warren Hastings, originally limited to five years, was renewed this year; and he signalised the prolongation of his authority by more vigorous attacks than ever on the French fortresses in India.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall be very glad to see your nephew, and talk of you with him; which will be more satisfactory than questioning accidental travellers.
