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From this reading BATH, October 28, 1769.
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From this reading BATH, October 28, 1769.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
anxietynounUS /æŋˈzaɪəti/
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading BATH, October 28, 1769.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading I hope the boys are well.
burdennounUS /ˈbɜːrdən/
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
CHESTERFIELDnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
dareverbUS /der/
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
dintnounUS /dɪnt/
interchangeable with “means” in the expression “by means of”
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
drinkingnounUS /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope the boys are well.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
MADAMnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading BATH, October 28, 1769.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
outcrawl
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From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
rheumaticnounUS /ruːˈmætɪk/
a person suffering with rheumatism
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
scrapesnounUS /skreɪps/
plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
snailnounUS /sneɪl/
freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
tortoisenounUS /ˈtɔːrtəs/
usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid area except Australia and Antarctica
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading I think I have got some benefit by drinking these waters, and by bathing, for my old stiff, rheumatic limbs; for, I believe, I could now outcrawl a snail, or perhaps even a tortoise.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I hope the boys are well.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Phil, I dare say, has been in some scrapes; but he will get triumphantly out of them, by dint of strength and resolution.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am, with great truth and esteem, your most faithful, humble servant, CHESTERFIELD.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
YourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MADAM: Your kind anxiety for my health and life is more than, in my opinion, they are both worth; without the former the latter is a burden; and, indeed, I am very weary of it.
