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From this reading "Ravenna, February 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
achesnounUS /eɪks/
plural of “ache” — a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Your letter of excuses has arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
begsverbUS /beɡz/
third-person singular of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
apart from; not including
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading "Your letter of excuses has arrived.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "Ravenna, February 2.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your letter of excuses has arrived.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I shall scold you presently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Your letter of excuses has arrived.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Your letter of excuses has arrived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
in the near future
From this reading However, I shall scold you presently.
RavennanounUS /rəˈvenə/
a battle between the French and an alliance of Spaniards and Swiss and Venetians in 1512
From this reading "Ravenna, February 2.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading However, I shall scold you presently.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading However, I shall scold you presently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
treadsnounUS /tredz/
plural of “tread” — a step in walking or running
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
at the time that
From this reading I receive the letter, but do not admit the excuses, except in courtesy; as when a man treads on your toes and begs your pardon, the pardon is granted, but the joint aches, especially if there be a corn upon it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, I shall scold you presently.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your letter of excuses has arrived.
