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From this reading GREENWICH, July 15, O. S.
1751
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From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
chairsnounUS /tʃerz/
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
co-operate
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From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
etc
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From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
GREENWICHnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading GREENWICH, July 15, O. S.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
hatenounUS /heɪt/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading GREENWICH, July 15, O. S.
kingsnounUS /kɪŋz/
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
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 GREENWICH, July 15, O. S.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading GREENWICH, July 15, O. S.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before kings and princes meet, ministers on each side adjust the important points of precedence, arm chairs, right hand and left, etc., so that they know previously what they are to expect, what they have to trust to; and it is right they should; for they commonly envy or hate, but most certainly distrust each other.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
writeverbUS /raɪt/
produce a literary work
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 1751 MY DEAR FRIEND: As this is the last, or last letter but one, that I think I shall write before I have the pleasure of seeing you here, it may not be amiss to prepare you a little for our interview, and for the time we shall pass together.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We shall meet upon very different terms; we want no such preliminaries: you know my tenderness, I know your affection.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading My only object, therefore, is to make your short stay with me as useful as I can to you; and yours, I hope, is to co-operate with me.
