134
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From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
1713
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From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
1788
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From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
1790
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From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
93
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
Addington
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From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
Chatham's
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From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
a state at a particular time
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
dearly loved
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
faithfull
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From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
GIBBONnounUS /ˈɡɪbən/
English historian best known for his history of the Roman Empire (1737-1794)
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
the act of giving
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
how
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From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
a message received and understood
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
a woman of refinement
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
NephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
PrimeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
thro
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From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [134] Anthony Addington (1713-1790), father of the Prime Minister, was originally a physician at Reading.
(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 Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
belonging to which person
From this reading In London he became Chatham's doctor, and was in 1788, after his retirement from practice, consulted on the condition of George III., whose early recovery he alone predicted.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have now, Dear Madam, gone thro' the heads of what I apprehended to be most interesting to you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Should there be any other points, about which you wish for farther information, I shall esteem myself happy in giving you all the satisfaction in my power, as well as in embracing every opportunity of convincing you, with how much truth and regard I am, Dear Madam, Your affectionate Nephew and faithfull humble Servant, E. GIBBON.
