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From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Friday, October 1, 1830.
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From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Friday, October 1, 1830.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
Buckinghamshire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/
act of transferring property title from one person to another
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
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 DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Friday, October 1, 1830.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further I know nothing.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Friday, October 1, 1830.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Further I know nothing.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Further I know nothing.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Friday, October 1, 1830.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
and nothing more
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
RUSSELLnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Friday, October 1, 1830.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, Friday, October 1, 1830.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
express in words
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
in or at that place or location
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
except if; if not
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
precisely as stated
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
accept gladly
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
(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 DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He talks vaguely of being with us toward the end of the winter, but in the meantime, unless he finds some means of conveying some tidings of his welfare to me, I must remain in utter ignorance of his circumstances and situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAREST H----, I have risen very early, for what with excitement, and the wakefulness always attendant with me upon a new bed, I have slept but little, and I snatch this first hour of the day, the only one I may be able to command, to tell you that I have heard from my brother, and that he is safe and well, for which, thank God!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your letter, which was to welcome me to my new home, arrived there two days before I did, and was forwarded to me into Buckinghamshire.
