89
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From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
90
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From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
aidnounUS /eɪd/
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
ambiguitynounUS /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
Dalrymple
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From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
disagreementsnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənts/
plural of “disagreement” — a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
Mason'snounUS /ˈmeɪsənz/
possessive form of “mason” — American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
mitford's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you think them inadequate to the state of the case, as I own they are, preserve this letter and let some future Sir John Dalrymple produce it to load my memory; but I own I do not desire that any ambiguity should aid his invention to forge an account) for me.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
verbatimadjectiveUS /vərˈbeɪtəm/
in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I am living, it is not pleasant to see my private disagreements discussed in magazines and newspapers.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
WorksnounUS /wɜːrks/
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading (89) This and the following letter are from Mr. mitford's valuable edition of Gray's Works.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you would have no objection, I would propose your narrative should run thus, [Here follows a note, which is inserted verbatim in Mason's Life of Gray.(90)] and contain no more, till a more proper time shall come for publishing the truth, as I have stated it to you.
yourspronounUS /jʊrz/
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading After this confession, I fear you will think I fall short in the words I wish to have substituted for some of yours.
