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From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
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From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading The letter was couched in the following terms:
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
DOWNINGnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The letter was couched in the following terms:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
Grenville
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From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
inclosing
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From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
and nothing more
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
maturingverbUS /məˈtʃʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “mature” — develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
memorandumnounUS /ˌmemərˈændəm/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
term of address for a man
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
Talleyrandnoun
French statesman (1754-1838)
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
Tanlay
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From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The letter was couched in the following terms:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This reply consisted of a letter addressed to M. de Talleyrand, inclosing a memorandum for the First Consul.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
transmittedadjectiveUS /trænˈsmɪtɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
transpiringadjectiveUS /trænˈspaɪərɪŋ/
that is passing through
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Lord Tanlay had returned, bringing the reply of his uncle, Lord Grenville.
precisely as stated
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter was couched in the following terms:
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading While the events we have just recorded were transpiring, and occupying the minds and newspapers of the provinces, other events, of very different import, were maturing in Paris, which were destined to occupy the minds and newspapers of the whole world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DOWNING STREET, February 14, 1800 Sir--I have received and placed before the King the letter which you transmitted to me through my nephew, Lord Tanlay.
