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From this reading 4.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
a-horse
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From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dejected and forlorn LYDIA MELFORD Oct.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
astonishedadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃt/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
DEARadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading The dejected and forlorn LYDIA MELFORD Oct.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading The dejected and forlorn LYDIA MELFORD Oct.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
incensedadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsenst/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
innnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
Liddy
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From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
LYDIAnounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading The dejected and forlorn LYDIA MELFORD Oct.
MELFORD
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From this reading The dejected and forlorn LYDIA MELFORD Oct.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
mistakenadjectiveUS /mɪˈsteɪkən/
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
OctnounUS /ɔːkt/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The dejected and forlorn LYDIA MELFORD Oct.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
Oxon
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From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
PHILLIPS
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From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dejected and forlorn LYDIA MELFORD Oct.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
WATKIN
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From this reading To Sir WATKIN PHILLIPS, Bart. of Jesus college, Oxon.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I was equally astonished and incensed at his appearance, which I could not but interpret into an insult, or something worse.
yesterdaynounUS /ˈjestərdeɪ/
the day immediately before today
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR WATKIN, I yesterday met with an incident which I believe you will own to be very surprising--As I stood with Liddy at the window of the inn where we had lodged, who should pass by but Wilson a-horse back!--I could not be mistaken in the person, for I had a full view of him as he advanced; I plainly perceived by my sister’s confusion that she recognized him at the same time.
