1
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From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
2
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From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
25
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From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
27
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From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
28
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From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
affirmativeadjectiveUS /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/
affirming or giving assent
From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am interested to learn that Henry is married.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading I am, Yours faithfully, &c.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
dearly loved
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading I am, Yours faithfully, &c.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading I am interested to learn that Henry is married.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading I am interested to learn that Henry is married.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
Julius
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From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
immediately past
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I am interested to learn that Henry is married.
go away from a place
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
engage in
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
joined in matrimony
From this reading I am interested to learn that Henry is married.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
not any; not one
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
others
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From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
Pimhaven
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From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
Pitherby
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From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
on the contrary
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
express in words
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
term of address for a man
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The answers to questions (1), (2), (25), (27) and (28) are in the affirmative.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I might make shots at them, of course, but I dare say it is better to leave it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
unwittinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
at the time that
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
which person or people
From this reading You see, Anderson left my service when he was sixteen and I have not heard of him since, though it is true that I did see his father (who belongs to this neighbourhood) on the roof of the church one day last month.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With regard to the others you have, no doubt unwittingly, put me in rather a dilemma.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Myself to Julius Pitherby, Esq., Manor Orange, Pimhaven._ DEAR SIR,--I thank you for your letter.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I am, Yours faithfully, &c.
