13th
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From this reading "IPSWICH GAOL, Sunday Evening, August 13th, 1797.
1797
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From this reading "IPSWICH GAOL, Sunday Evening, August 13th, 1797.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "IPSWICH GAOL, Sunday Evening, August 13th, 1797.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
for the reason that
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
Catchpole
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From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
Cobbold
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From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "IPSWICH GAOL, Sunday Evening, August 13th, 1797.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
Gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "HONOURED MADAM, "You have heard of your poor servant's reprieve.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "HONOURED MADAM, "You have heard of your poor servant's reprieve.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
HONOUREDverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading "HONOURED MADAM, "You have heard of your poor servant's reprieve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
Ipswich
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From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "HONOURED MADAM, "You have heard of your poor servant's reprieve.
Margaret
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From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "HONOURED MADAM, "You have heard of your poor servant's reprieve.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
REMOVALnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
REPRIEVEnounUS /riˈpriːv/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
Ripshaw
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From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
servant's
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From this reading "HONOURED MADAM, "You have heard of your poor servant's reprieve.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "IPSWICH GAOL, Sunday Evening, August 13th, 1797.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Ripshaw has permitted me to have pen, ink, and paper, this evening, and I hasten to write my heart.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
produce a literary work
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THE REPRIEVE AND REMOVAL The feelings of Margaret Catchpole under the new circumstances which now awaited her, will be best explained by a letter written by her to Mrs. Cobbold immediately after the communication of the happy tidings, and her consequent removal to Ipswich Gaol.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I had no time to write you word yesterday, because of the bustle of our return, and the general congratulations of the prisoners.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "HONOURED MADAM, "You have heard of your poor servant's reprieve.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "HONOURED MADAM, "You have heard of your poor servant's reprieve.
