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From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
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From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What have I to do here?
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
communicated in words
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
HamburgnounUS /ˈhæmbərɡ/
a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What have I to do here?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
and nothing more
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
for more time
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
not any; not one
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
refinementnounUS /rəˈfaɪnmənt/
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
not in physical motion
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _[Hamburg] September 25 [1795]._ I have just finished a letter, to be given in charge to captain ----.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What have I to do here?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had captain ---- remained a few days longer, I would have returned with him to England.
produce a literary work
From this reading Since I closed it, I hear of another, and still no letter.--I am labouring to write calmly--this silence is a refinement on cruelty.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In that I complained of your silence, and expressed my surprise that three mails should have arrived without bringing a line for me.
