17
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From this reading "March 17.
1815
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From this reading 1815.
76
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From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
(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 Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
have
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
(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 shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
something that is lost
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
march in a procession
From this reading "March 17.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
meaned
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From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
and nothing more
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
a special situation
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
uselessnessnoun
the quality of having no practical use
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I shall only now add, that I rejoice to see you bear it so well, and that I trust time will enable Mrs. M. to sustain it better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every thing should be done to divert and occupy her with other thoughts and cares, and I am sure that all that can be done will.
worthlessnessnoun
having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I meaned to write to you before on the subject of your loss[76]; but the recollection of the uselessness and worthlessness of any observations on such events prevented me.
