1815
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From this reading 1815.
2
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From this reading "Seaham, Stockton-upon-Tees, February 2.
67
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From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
avocations
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From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "Seaham, Stockton-upon-Tees, February 2.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote 67: Mrs. Mule.] * * * * *
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
how
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From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
Mannering
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From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading [Footnote 67: Mrs. Mule.] * * * * *
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
MulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading [Footnote 67: Mrs. Mule.] * * * * *
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
pleasurableadjectiveUS /ˈpleʒərəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
Seaham
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From this reading "Seaham, Stockton-upon-Tees, February 2.
Stockton-upon-Tees
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From this reading "Seaham, Stockton-upon-Tees, February 2.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
won't
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From this reading I won't intrude further for the present on your avocations, professional or pleasurable, but am, as usual, "Very truly," &c.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will oblige me very much by making an occasional enquiry at Albany, at my chambers, whether my books, &c. are kept in tolerable order, and how far my old woman[67] continues in health and industry as keeper of my old den.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your parcels have been duly received and perused; but I had hoped to receive 'Guy Mannering' before this time.
