13
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1887
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1896
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20
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From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
complyingverbUS /kəmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
forfeitedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/
surrendered as a penalty
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
FREDERIC
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From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
and nothing more
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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Leighton
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
a brief written record
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being perceived or observed
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
others
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From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
overtaxing
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PORTMAN
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From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
with little or no delay
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
express the need or desire for
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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term of address for a man
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
make square
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
WANINGnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIFE WANING--DEATH 1887-1896 Already in 1887 his friends noticed that Leighton showed at times that he was overtaxing his strength.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading To do it was much worse than making a will; but, having done it, I am greatly relieved.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it been earlier it would have been wiser; but as delay has not forfeited the esteem of my dear President and others, I am thankful and content.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading On retiring from the Academy as an active member, Mr. George Richmond wrote:-- 20 YORK STREET, PORTMAN SQUARE, W., _January 13, 1887_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR SIR FREDERIC,--I have just received your most kind and generous note, and thank you and the Council for so promptly complying with my request to retire from the R. Academy as an active member.
