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From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
in addition
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
APRILnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
bereavednounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
at any time
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
FowlernounUS /ˈfaʊlər/
English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
How
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From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
the force of workers available
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
MEREDITHnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
a form of address for a man
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
one-and-twenty
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From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
a human being
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
determined
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
ROWLAND
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From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
term of address for a man
From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
up to a particular time
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
WEDNESDAYnounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading MISS BYRON, TO SIR ROWLAND MEREDITH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19.
which person or people
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was resolved that I would not go to rest till I had acknowledged the favour.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was with great pleasure that I received, this day, the kindest Letter that ever was written by a real father to his dearest child.
a late time of life
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading How sweet is the name of father to a young person who, out of near one-and-twenty years of life, has for more than half the time been bereaved of hers; and who was also one of the best of men!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You gave me an additional pleasure in causing this remembrance of your promised paternal goodness to be given me by Mr. Fowler in person.
