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From this reading KENSINGTON, _June_ 17, 1712.
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From this reading KENSINGTON, _June_ 17, 1712.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I generally get a lift in a coach to town, and in the evening I walk back.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
boatnounUS /boʊt/
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
coachverbUS /koʊtʃ/
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading I generally get a lift in a coach to town, and in the evening I walk back.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
cutverbUS /kʌt/
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
diminishesverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “diminish” — decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I generally get a lift in a coach to town, and in the evening I walk back.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading I generally get a lift in a coach to town, and in the evening I walk back.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I generally get a lift in a coach to town, and in the evening I walk back.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading KENSINGTON, _June_ 17, 1712.
KENSINGTON
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From this reading KENSINGTON, _June_ 17, 1712.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
liftverbUS /lɪft/
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading I generally get a lift in a coach to town, and in the evening I walk back.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
Ormond
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From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
SheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
shoulderverbUS /ˈʃoʊldər/
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
slicesnounUS /ˈslaɪsəz/
plural of “slice” — a share of something
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
tosticated
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From this reading I HAVE been so tosticated about since my last, that I could not go on in my journal manner, though my shoulder is a great deal better; however, I feel constant pain in it, but I think it diminishes, and I have cut off some slices from my flannel.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I generally get a lift in a coach to town, and in the evening I walk back.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I generally get a lift in a coach to town, and in the evening I walk back.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I have lodged here near a fortnight, partly for the air and exercise, partly to be near the Court, where dinners are to be found.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Saturday I dined with the Duchess of Ormond at her lodge near Sheen, and thought to get a boat back as usual.
