1813
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From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
1817
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From this reading 1817.
25
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From this reading "Venice, February 25.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
react verbally
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
argentnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒɪnt/
a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
comptant
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From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "Venice, February 25.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
jewellernoun
someone who makes jewelry
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
Mussulman
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From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
by chance
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
snuff-boxes
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From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "You, perhaps, know Mr. Love, the jeweller, of Old Bond Street?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading "Venice, February 25.
at the time that
From this reading In 1813, when in the intention of returning to Turkey, I purchased of him, and paid (_argent comptant_) for about a dozen snuff-boxes, of more or less value, as presents for some of my Mussulman acquaintance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wrote to you the other day in answer to your letter; at present I would trouble you with a commission, if you would be kind enough to undertake it.
