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From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
at or in the front
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
BRET
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From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
CREFELD
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From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
dearly loved
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
psychological suffering
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
an act that fails
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
HARTEnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
I'm
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From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
not any; not one
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
and nothing more
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
Piatt
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From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
plural of “story” — 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 BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
precisely as stated
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I have been very sick, very much disappointed; but I'm better now, and am only waiting for some money to return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An additional misfortune was the failure of a new paper called "The Capital," which had been started in Washington by John J. Piatt.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BRET HARTE AT CREFELD The sums that Bret Harte received for his stories and lectures did not suffice to free him from debt, and he suffered much anxiety and distress from present difficulties, with no brighter prospects ahead.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I should have, for the work that I have done, more than would help us out of our difficulties.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There is an allusion to this in a letter written by Bret Harte to his wife from Washington.[93] "Thank you, dear Nan, for your kind, hopeful letter.
