adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
amassedverbUS /əˈmæst/
past form of “amass” — collect or gather
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
betraysverbUS /bɪˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
ceremonynounUS /ˈserəmoʊni/
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
couplesnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
Dennison
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From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
differencenounUS /ˈdɪfərəns/
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
doubleverbUS /ˈdʌbəl/
increase twofold
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
half-paynoun
reduced wage paid to someone who is not working full time
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
Lismahago
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From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
marriage-articles
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From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
Miamis
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From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
oeconomist
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From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
partiesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtiz/
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
pay's
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From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
peltry
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From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
poundsnounUS /paʊndz/
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
sachemship
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From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
traffick
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From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading The marriage-articles for both couples are drawn and executed; and the ceremony only waits until the parties shall have been resident in the parish the term prescribed by law.
weddingnounUS /ˈwedɪŋ/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Every thing is now prepared for our double wedding.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This sum arises partly from his pay’s running up while he remained among the Indians; partly from what he received as a consideration for the difference between his full appointment and the half-pay, to which he is now restricted; and partly from the profits of a little traffick he drove in peltry, during his sachemship among the Miamis.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Besides his half-pay, amounting to two and forty pounds a year, this indefatigable oeconomist has amassed eight hundred pounds, which he has secured in the funds.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Dennison betrays some symptoms of impatience; but, Lismahago bears this necessary delay with the temper of a philosopher.--You must know, the captain does not stand altogether on the foundation of personal merit.
