186
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From this reading The first was as follows:-- Saulsby, October 20, 186--.
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From this reading The first was as follows:-- Saulsby, October 20, 186--.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
regarded with admiration
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR MR.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was as follows:-- Saulsby, October 20, 186--.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The first was as follows:-- Saulsby, October 20, 186--.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
Killaloe
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From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
the literary culture
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MY DEAR MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR MR.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The first was as follows:-- Saulsby, October 20, 186--.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
Phineas
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From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
with speed
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
ReturnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
Saulsby
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From this reading The first was as follows:-- Saulsby, October 20, 186--.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
express in words
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first was as follows:-- Saulsby, October 20, 186--.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
which person or people
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr. Kennedy does not like to be absent from Parliament; nor will he be content to postpone the ceremony till the session be over.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Phineas Finn Returns to London Phineas had received two letters during his recess at Killaloe from two women who admired him much, which, as they were both short, shall be submitted to the reader.
produce a literary work
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FINN, I write a line to tell you that our marriage is to be hurried on as quickly as possible.
