1879
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From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
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From this reading 28, 1879_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Questions are always easy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Questions are always easy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He replied as follows:-- HUGHENDEN MANOR, _Nov.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
Beaconsfield
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From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
DisraelinounUS /dɪzˈreɪli/
British statesman who as Prime Minister bought controlling interest in the Suez Canal and made Queen Victoria the empress of India (1804-1881)
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Questions are always easy.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He replied as follows:-- HUGHENDEN MANOR, _Nov.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He replied as follows:-- HUGHENDEN MANOR, _Nov.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
HUGHENDEN
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From this reading He replied as follows:-- HUGHENDEN MANOR, _Nov.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
MANORnounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading He replied as follows:-- HUGHENDEN MANOR, _Nov.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
MonsignornounUS /mɑːnˈsiːnjər/
(Roman Catholic Church) an ecclesiastical title of honor bestowed on some priests
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
NovnounUS /noʊv/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading He replied as follows:-- HUGHENDEN MANOR, _Nov.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
Orange's
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From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Questions are always easy.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He replied as follows:-- HUGHENDEN MANOR, _Nov.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
which person or people
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In 1879, a distinguished author who was engaged in writing a history of the Catholic Movement in England, begged Mr. Disraeli, then Earl of Beaconsfield, for some particulars, not generally known, of Robert Orange's life.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR F.,--You ask me for an estimate of Monsignor Orange.
