19th
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(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If there be in it any inferences which I may believe to be falsely drawn, I do not now and here argue against them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading If there be in it any inferences which I may believe to be falsely drawn, I do not now and here argue against them.
assumptionsnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃənz/
plural of “assumption” — a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If there be in it any inferences which I may believe to be falsely drawn, I do not now and here argue against them.
controvertverb
be resistant to
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
dearly loved
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
dictatorialadjectiveUS /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
of or characteristic of a dictator
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading If there be in it any inferences which I may believe to be falsely drawn, I do not now and here argue against them.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
falselyadverbUS /ˈfɔːlsli/
in an insincerely false manner
From this reading If there be in it any inferences which I may believe to be falsely drawn, I do not now and here argue against them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
GreeleynounUS /ˈɡriːli/
United States journalist with political ambitions (1811-1872)
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
Hon
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From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
inferencesnounUS /ˈɪnfərensɪz/
plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading If there be in it any inferences which I may believe to be falsely drawn, I do not now and here argue against them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
and nothing more
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be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
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a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
interpret something that is written or printed
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precisely, exactly
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
term of address for a man
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statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
required or under orders
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading _Tribune_.
waiveverbUS /weɪv/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If there be in it any statements or assumptions of fact which I may know to be erroneous, I do not now and here controvert them.
belonging to which person
From this reading If there be perceptible in it an impatient and dictatorial tone, I waive it in deference to an old friend, whose heart I have always supposed to be right.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Hon. Horace Greeley: Dear Sir: I have just read yours of the 19th, addressed to myself through the N. Y.
