1759
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From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
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From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
7th
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From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
arrearsnounUS /ərˈɪrz/
the state of being behind in payments
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
contradicente
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From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
debtornounUS /ˈdetər/
a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
dicente
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From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
epistolaryadjectiveUS /ɪˈpɪstəleri/
written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
estimatesnounUS /ˈestəməts/
plural of “estimate” — an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
excuseverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːs/
accept an excuse for
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
FRIENDnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
how
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From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
liquidatedverbUS /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪtɪd/
past form of “liquidate” — get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
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, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
miscarries
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From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
miscarryverb
be unsuccessful
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
NearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
nemine
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From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
office-packet
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From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
quicquid
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From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
seldomer
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From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
unjustlyadverbUS /ənˈdʒʌstli/
in an unjust manner
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading I do not see how any of my letters to you can miscarry, unless your office-packet miscarries too, for I always send them to the office.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The proper officers bring in the estimates; it is taken for granted that they are necessary and frugal; the members go to dinner; and leave Mr. West and Mr. Martin to do the rest.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
winternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Moreover, I might have a justifiable excuse for writing to you seldomer than usual, for to be sure there never was a period of time, in the middle of a winter, and the parliament sitting, that supplied so little matter for a letter.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Near twelve millions have been granted this year, not only 'nemine contradicente', but, 'nemine quicquid dicente'.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LONDON, February 27, 1759 MY DEAR FRIEND: In your last letter, of the 7th, you accuse me, most unjustly, of being in arrears in my correspondence; whereas, if our epistolary accounts were fairly liquidated, I believe you would be brought in considerably debtor.
