Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, March 8, 1831.

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From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

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From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, March 8, 1831.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

(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 I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

in addition

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

in a beautiful manner

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

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From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

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From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

get or ask advice from

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

the act of damning

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

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From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

put to death as punishment

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

in a delicate manner

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

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From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

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 I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

the act of departing

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, March 8, 1831.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

provided with artificial light

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

immediately past

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

a room where books are kept

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

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From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

march in a procession

From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, March 8, 1831.

in minute detail

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

a chronic progressive nervous disorder involving loss of myelin sheath around certain nerve fibers

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

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From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

participate in games or sport

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

someone who writes plays

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

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From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, March 8, 1831.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

language expressed by visible hand gestures

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading GREAT RUSSELL STREET, March 8, 1831.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

precisely as stated

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On Monday I went to the library of the British Museum to consult Du Bellay's history for my new version of the last scene of "Francis I."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I looked at some delightful books, and among others, a very old and fine MS. of the "Roman de la Rose," beautifully illuminated; also all the armorial bearings, shields, banners, etc., of the barons of King John's time, the barons of Runnymede and the Charter, most exquisitely and minutely copied from monuments, stained glass, brass effigies, etc.; it was a fine work, beautifully executed for the late king, George IV.

but in spite of that

From this reading I am going to be very busy signing my name; my benefit is fixed for the 21st; I do not yet know what the play is to be.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Our young, unsuccessful playwright, Mr. Wade, whom I like very much (he took his damnation as bravely as Capaneo), and Macdonald, the sculptor, dined with us on Sunday.