1881
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From this reading "FOX GHYLL, AMBLESIDE, '4th October 1881'.
4th
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From this reading "FOX GHYLL, AMBLESIDE, '4th October 1881'.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
AMBLESIDE
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From this reading "FOX GHYLL, AMBLESIDE, '4th October 1881'.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came into my possession in this way.
catalogueverbUS /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/
make an itemized list or catalog of; classify
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading "FOX GHYLL, AMBLESIDE, '4th October 1881'.
GHYLL
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From this reading "FOX GHYLL, AMBLESIDE, '4th October 1881'.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They came into my possession in this way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading They came into my possession in this way.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading "FOX GHYLL, AMBLESIDE, '4th October 1881'.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading They came into my possession in this way.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
express the need or desire for
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
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From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came into my possession in this way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They came into my possession in this way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It appeared to me of sufficient interest and value to induce me to buy it; and I accordingly became the purchaser.
precisely as stated
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I saw them advertised in a catalogue which was sent me, and at my request the book was very courteously forwarded to me for my inspection.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They came into my possession in this way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
Wordsworth's
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From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have been long intending to write you as to the manuscript notes and alterations in Wordsworth's poems, which you have had the opportunity of seeing, and, so far as you thought fit, of using for your edition.
