1616
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From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
1624
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Whether the "abstract" in the "General Historie" is exactly like the original we have no means of knowing.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading We find no mention of its receipt or of any acknowledgment of it.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
AnnenounUS /æn/
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We find no mention of its receipt or of any acknowledgment of it.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
booke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
consortverbUS /kənˈsɔːrt/
keep company with; hang out with
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Whether the "abstract" in the "General Historie" is exactly like the original we have no means of knowing.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading We find no mention of its receipt or of any acknowledgment of it.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether the "abstract" in the "General Historie" is exactly like the original we have no means of knowing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably he sent her such a letter.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
Historie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
introducedverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːst/
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We find no mention of its receipt or of any acknowledgment of it.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
knowingadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Whether the "abstract" in the "General Historie" is exactly like the original we have no means of knowing.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Whether the "abstract" in the "General Historie" is exactly like the original we have no means of knowing.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Whether the "abstract" in the "General Historie" is exactly like the original we have no means of knowing.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading We find no mention of its receipt or of any acknowledgment of it.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading We find no mention of its receipt or of any acknowledgment of it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Whether the "abstract" in the "General Historie" is exactly like the original we have no means of knowing.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
PocahontasnounUS /ˌpoʊkəˈhɑːntəs/
a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
ProbablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably he sent her such a letter.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading We find no mention of its receipt or of any acknowledgment of it.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
SmithnounUS /smɪθ/
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Probably he sent her such a letter.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon news of her arrival, Captain Smith, either to increase his own importance or because Pocahontas was neglected, addressed a letter or "little booke" to Queen Anne, the consort of King James.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We find no mention of its receipt or of any acknowledgment of it.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading This letter is found in Smith's "General Historie" ( 1624), where it is introduced as having been sent to Queen Anne in 1616.
WhetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the "abstract" in the "General Historie" is exactly like the original we have no means of knowing.
