1874
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From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
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From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
89th
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From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
absorbverbUS /əbˈzɔːrb/
become imbued
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Earls Colne Sept.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
Colne
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From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Earls Colne Sept.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
dearly loved
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
EarlsnounUS /ɜːrlz/
plural of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Earls Colne Sept.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading So fresh and invigourating.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
GILCHRIST
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From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Earls Colne Sept.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
health-giving
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From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
invigourating
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From this reading So fresh and invigourating.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Such mornings!
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
not any; not one
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
SeptnounUS /sept/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Earls Colne Sept.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So fresh and invigourating.
not in physical motion
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such mornings!
a state of acute pain
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Earls Colne Sept.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
WALT
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From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Earls Colne Sept.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
WHITMANnounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading ANNE GILCHRIST TO WALT WHITMAN _Earls Colne Sept.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
a late time of life
From this reading 3, 1874._ MY DEAREST FRIEND: The change down here has refreshed me more than usual and I find my Mother still wonderful for her years (the 89th), able to get out daily in her Bath chair for two or three hours--to enjoy our being with her, and suffering little or no pain from rheumatism now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I hope you have had as glorious a summer & harvest as we have, and that you are able to be much out of doors and absorb the health-giving influences, dear Friend.
