1775
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From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
1777
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From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
1779
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From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
affixedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪkst/
firmly attached
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
(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 The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
authenticitynounUS /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/
undisputed credibility
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
carefully weighed
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "Yours, D. G."
the specified day of the month
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
dearly loved
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading "Yours, D. G."
GarricknounUS /ˈɡerɪk/
English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
GOLDSMITHnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
and nothing more
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
Roscius
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From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
to-day
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From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
transcriptnounUS /ˈtrænskrɪpt/
something that has been transcribed; a written record (usually typewritten) of dictated or recorded speech
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
unquestionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbəl/
incapable of being questioned
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Garrick retired from the stage in 1777, and died in 1779; his widow survived him nearly half a century.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The authenticity of this short letter is unquestionable; for although the initials of this British Roscius only are affixed to it, the date, and the known intimacy which existed between Garrick and Goldsmith, put all doubt at rest as to the real writer.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It is a curious transcript of the times, as it marks the hour of dining in the year 1775, in what may be considered the best authority.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DEAR GOLDSMITH,--Mrs. Garrick will be glad to see you here at dinner to-day, at three o'clock.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Yours, D. G."
