1814
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From this reading 1814.
28
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From this reading "February 28.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
react verbally
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
defences
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From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "February 28.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
make reference to
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
and nothing more
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
which person or people
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I care little for attacks, but I will not submit to _defences_; and I do hope and trust that _you_ have never entertained a serious thought of engaging in so foolish a controversy.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _Silence_ is the only answer to the things you mention; nor should I regard that man as my friend who said a word more on the subject.
produce a literary work
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear W., "I have but a few moments to write to you.
