12
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From this reading "Genoa, May 12.
15th
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From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
1823
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From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
Ancona
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From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
Blaquiere
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From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
Corfu
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From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading "Genoa, May 12.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
the state of being honored
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
a message received and understood
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
immediately past
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
LevantnounUS /ləˈvænt/
a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Genoa, May 12.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
and nothing more
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
the local environment
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
by chance
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
a human being
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
Romaicnoun
the modern Greek vernacular
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
Identical; not different.
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
term of address for a man
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
in or at that place or location
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
ultadjective
in or of the month preceding the present one
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
in or at the place that
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To this project the only objection is of a domestic nature, and I shall try to get over it;--if I fail in this, I must do what I can where I am; but it will be always a source of regret to me, to think that I might perhaps have done more for the cause on the spot.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Our last information of Captain Blaquiere is from Ancona, where he embarked with a fair wind for Corfu, on the 15th ult.; he is now probably at his destination.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My first wish is to go up into the Levant in person, where I might be enabled to advance, if not the cause, at least the means of obtaining information which the Committee might be desirous of acting upon; and my former residence in the country, my familiarity with the Italian language, (which is there universally spoken, or at least to the same extent as French in the more polished parts of the Continent,) and my _not_ total ignorance of the Romaic, would afford me some advantages of experience.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 1823 "Sir, "I have great pleasure in acknowledging your letter, and the honour which the Committee have done me:--I shall endeavour to deserve their confidence by every means in my power.
