1849
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
1st
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
any person at all
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
any thing at all
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
Charley
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From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
dearly loved
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
wanted intensely
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
DEVONSHIREnounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading I devoutly hope he may get in, and be lost sight of for evermore.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
move gently or carefully
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
Eton
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
at any time
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
evermoreadverbUS /ˈevərmɔːr/
at any future time; in the future
From this reading I devoutly hope he may get in, and be lost sight of for evermore.
FaithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
flooredadjectiveUS /flɔːrd/
provided with a floor
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
set up or found
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
freshernounUS /ˈfreʃər/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I devoutly hope he may get in, and be lost sight of for evermore.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I devoutly hope he may get in, and be lost sight of for evermore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I devoutly hope he may get in, and be lost sight of for evermore.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
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 Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
immediately past
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I devoutly hope he may get in, and be lost sight of for evermore.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I devoutly hope he may get in, and be lost sight of for evermore.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
a form of address for a man
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
OrphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
polledverbUS /poʊld/
past form of “poll” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
quarrelled
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From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
with speed
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
quondamadjective
belonging to some prior time
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
express in words
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
an educational institution
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I devoutly hope he may get in, and be lost sight of for evermore.
term of address for a man
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
TERRACEnounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I found that I _did_ stand in some sort committed to Mr. Evans, though not so much so but that I could with perfect ease have declined to place Charley in his house if I had desired to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
precisely as stated
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
which person or people
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
wouldn't
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From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading [Sidenote: Mr. Joseph C. King.[43]] DEVONSHIRE TERRACE, _Saturday, December 1st, 1849._ MY DEAR SIR, I hasten to let you know what took place at Eton to-day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I am very sorry to say that my Orphan Working School vote is promised in behalf of an unfortunate young orphan, who, after being canvassed for, polled for, written for, quarrelled for, fought for, called for, and done all kind of things for, by ladies who wouldn't go away and wouldn't be satisfied with anything anybody said or did for them, was floored at the last election and comes up to the scratch next morning, for the next election, fresher than ever.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Pray give my kindest regards to my quondam Quickly, and believe me, Faithfully yours.
