1823
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From this reading 1823.
5
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From this reading "Albaro, April 5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
in the past
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
Albaro
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From this reading "Albaro, April 5.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading "Albaro, April 5.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
(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 "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading "Ever yours truly, NOEL BYRON."
cannot
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From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
greatly pleased
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
command with authority
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
divisible by two
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
at any time
From this reading "Ever yours truly, NOEL BYRON."
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
give expression to
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
the state of being honored
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
how
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From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
LordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
NOELnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "Ever yours truly, NOEL BYRON."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Ever yours truly, NOEL BYRON."
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have been expecting you for some time,--you will find me at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Soon after this interview with their agent, a more direct communication on the subject was opened between his Lordship and the Committee itself.
witnessingverbUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading I cannot express to you how much I feel interested in the cause, and nothing but the hopes I entertained of witnessing the liberation of Italy itself prevented me long ago from returning to do what little I could, as an individual, in that land which it is an honour even to have visited.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear Sir, "I shall be delighted to see you and your Greek friend, and the sooner the better.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Ever yours truly, NOEL BYRON."
