afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
anew
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not because I have any difficulty in remembering what took place.
any thing at all
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
for the reason that
From this reading Not because I have any difficulty in remembering what took place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
BURRnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading BURR PRINTING HOUSE, NEW YORK.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Not because I have any difficulty in remembering what took place.
diffidencenoun
lack of self-confidence
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BURR PRINTING HOUSE, NEW YORK.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
immediately past
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BURR PRINTING HOUSE, NEW YORK.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not because I have any difficulty in remembering what took place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Not because I have any difficulty in remembering what took place.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading BURR PRINTING HOUSE, NEW YORK.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Not because I have any difficulty in remembering what took place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
express in words
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Not because I have any difficulty in remembering what took place.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
waggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not because I have any difficulty in remembering what took place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Certain stories have been afloat, which are anything but true, and it has been urged upon me again and again to set down in plain terms the true history of events which have set people's tongues wagging.
which person or people
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I am writing this story at the wish of many friends, who tell me it is my duty so to do.
a late time of life
From this reading I must confess that, in spite of the pleasure I have in recalling the memories of past years, it is with great diffidence that I at last commence my work.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading BURR PRINTING HOUSE, NEW YORK.
