1815
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From this reading 1815.
31
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From this reading "Terrace, Piccadilly, October 31.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
for the reason that
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
Colman
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From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
conduceverb
be conducive to
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
Dsnoun
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
dunsnounUS /dʌnz/
plural of “dun” — horse of a dull brownish grey color
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
Heathcote
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From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
large-ish
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From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
engage in
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
monies
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From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
immediately following in time or order
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "Terrace, Piccadilly, October 31.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
Piccadilly
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From this reading "Terrace, Piccadilly, October 31.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
express in words
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
a quantity of money
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading "Terrace, Piccadilly, October 31.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have not been able to ascertain precisely the time of duration of the stock market; but I believe it is a good time for selling out, and I hope so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
nonexistent
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Yesterday, I dined out with a large-ish party, where were Sheridan and Colman, Harry Harris of C. G, and his brother, Sir Gilbert Heathcote, Ds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading First, because I shall see you; and, next, because I shall receive certain monies on behalf of Lady B., the which will materially conduce to my comfort,--I wanting (as the duns say) 'to make up a sum.'
