1836
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From this reading 1836-1845.
1845
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From this reading 1836-1845.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
CORSAIRnounUS /ˈkɔːrser/
a pirate along the Barbary Coast
From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
GLENMARY
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From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
the literary culture
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
MIRRORnounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLENMARY--THE CORSAIR--THE NEW MIRROR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
at the time that
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Willis was now fully committed to the profession of letters, but he wished to connect it with foreign residence, if possible.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His sojourn abroad had been pleasant and successful, and when he sailed for home it was with a strong expectation of returning before long to the Old World in some diplomatic capacity.
a late time of life
From this reading This hope he did not cease to entertain for several years.
