1814
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From this reading 1814.
9
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From this reading "April 9.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
in addition
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading "April 9.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
for the reason that
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
Elba
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From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
divisible by two
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
set up or found
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
not any; not one
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
and nothing more
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
express in words
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
express in speech
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
precisely as stated
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I need not say, that I have his success much at heart; not only because he is my friend, but something much better--a man of great talent, of which he is less sensible than I believe any even of his enemies.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I also (if convenient, and you have no party with you,) should be glad to speak with you, for a few minutes, this evening, as I have had a letter from Mr. Moore, and wish to ask you, as the best judge, of the best time for him to publish the work he has composed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "All these news are very fine; but nevertheless I want my books, if you can find, or cause them to be found for me,--if only to lend them to Napoleon, in "the Island of Elba," during his retirement.
