1819
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From this reading 1819.
28
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From this reading "October 28.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
apart from; not including
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
Juan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
octavenounUS /ˈɑːktɪv/
a feast day and the seven days following it
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "October 28.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
express in words
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
hurting
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
literature in metrical form
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will say nothing about the shipwreck, except that I hope you think it is as nautical and technical as verse could admit in the octave measure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I said nothing to you about it, understanding that it is a sore subject with the moral reader, and has been the cause of a great row; but I am glad you like it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have to thank you for your letter, and your compliment to Don Juan.
