used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
(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 have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
Arkwrights
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From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
command with authority
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
loveliest
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From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
Passion-week
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
a human being
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
Princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
express in words
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
Sutton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading I direct this to Chesterfield Street, as you say you shall be back there on Thursday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I have been kept constantly supplied with the loveliest flowers all the time of my stay in Manchester, by one kind person or another, which has greatly helped to keep up my courage and spirits.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
in or at the place that
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Passion-week I spend at Sutton Park with the Arkwrights; after that go to Bath and Bristol, and then to London, where I have now an engagement for a month at the Princess's Theatre.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have now the map of my proceedings for the next six weeks, after which I hope I shall see you in London.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I shall remain there about a week, and then go to Dublin, where I expect to stay about a fortnight, and where I shall find my youngest brother--a circumstance of infinite consolation and comfort to me.
