1851
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
in addition
From this reading She is also a wonderful gossip.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A kitchen below completes my establishment.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
cold-water
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
CommonsnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
completesverbUS /kəmˈpliːts/
third-person singular of “complete” — come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A kitchen below completes my establishment.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
CourtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
describesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
DoctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
EcclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading A kitchen below completes my establishment.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading She is also a wonderful gossip.”
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A kitchen below completes my establishment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
on one occasion
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
sleepsnounUS /sliːps/
plural of “sleep” — a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
the upper part of anything
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
the act of using
From this reading I have a funny little house here: there are three floors and two rooms on each: then there is a ground-floor, the front room of which I use as an office, and the back room as a bath room, for I stick diligently to the cold-water system.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
in or at the place that
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
which person or people
From this reading I have a housekeeper, who sits downstairs in the kitchen and sleeps in the top story; she is miraculously clean and tidy, and cooks very well, although I never dine at home.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She is also a wonderful gossip.”
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading _MIDDLE LIFE._ On his return from his Italian tour my brother at once commenced practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts, and took a small house in Bell Yard, Doctors’ Commons, where he went to reside, and which he describes to his mother as follows:— “_April 1851._—I am in excellent health and spirits.
