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From this reading LONDON, April 15, O. S.
1748
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From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading LONDON, April 15, O. S.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
BOYnounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
clothesnounUS /kloʊðz/
clothing in general
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
folksnounUS /foʊks/
your parents
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
HartenounUS /hɑːrt/
United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
henceadverbUS /hens/
for this reason
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
Leipsig
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From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON, April 15, O. S.
mannersnounUS /ˈmænərz/
social deportment
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
OnounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading LONDON, April 15, O. S.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
promptsnounUS /prɑːmpts/
plural of “prompt” — a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading LONDON, April 15, O. S.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You will probably receive this in the midst of the diversions of Leipsig fair; at which, Mr. Harte tells me, that you are to shine in fine clothes, among fine folks.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I am very glad of it, as it is time that you should begin to be formed to the manners of the world in higher life.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading My affection always prompts me to write to you; and I am encouraged to do it, by the hopes that my letters are not quite useless.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 1748 DEAR BOY: Though I have no letters from you to acknowledge since my last to you, I will not let three posts go from hence without a letter from me.
