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From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
1795
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From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
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From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
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From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
(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 _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
Brighthelmstone
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From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
a special loved one
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
the act of consuming food
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
extricateverbUS /ˈekstrəkeɪt/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
a young female
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
and nothing more
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Yours truly MARY.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
come together
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
absolutely essential
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
Rathbone
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From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
express in words
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
have in common
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
in the near future
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
carry out
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
a special situation
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
to-morrow
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From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Yours truly MARY.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
weanedadjectiveUS /wiːnd/
freed of dependence on something especially (for mammals) mother's milk
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
at the time that
From this reading _[26 Charlotte Street, Rathbone Place] London, Friday, May 22 [1795]._ I have just received your affectionate letter, and am distressed to think that I have added to your embarrassments at this troublesome juncture, when the exertion of all the faculties of your mind appears to be necessary, to extricate you out of your pecuniary difficulties.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
a Caucasian
From this reading I have weaned my Fanny, and she is now eating away at the white bread.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
produce a literary work
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Brighthelmstone, Saturday, April 11 [1795]._ Here we are, my love, and mean to set out early in the morning; and, if I can find you, I hope to dine with you to-morrow.--I shall drive to ----'s hotel, where ---- tells me you have been--and, if you have left it, I hope you will take care to be there to receive us.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have brought with me Mr. ----'s little friend, and a girl whom I like to take care of our little darling--not on the way, for that fell to my share.--But why do I write about trifles?--or any thing?--Are we not to meet soon?--What does your heart say?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Yours truly MARY.
