1814
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From this reading 1814.
22
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From this reading "Newstead Abbey, January 22.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading "Newstead Abbey, January 22.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
how long something has existed
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
Emperor'snounUS /ˈempərərz/
possessive form of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
at any time
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
impassableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsəbəl/
incapable of being passed
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading "Newstead Abbey, January 22.
immediately past
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
Newstead
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From this reading "Newstead Abbey, January 22.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
six-and-twenty
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From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
precisely as stated
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The time of my return will depend upon the weather, which is so impracticable, that this letter has to advance through more snows than ever opposed the Emperor's retreat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The roads are impassable, and return impossible for the present; which I do not regret, as I am much at my ease, and _six-and-twenty_ complete this day--a very pretty age, if it would always last.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will be glad to hear of my safe arrival here.
