used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
(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 May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
Anderton's
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From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Yet, why not give myself praise when I can?
cherubnounUS /ˈtʃerəb/
a sweet innocent baby
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
Coffee-house
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From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
at any time
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Yet, why not give myself praise when I can?
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
GRENVILLE
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From this reading TO Miss GRENVILLE.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
locketnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪt/
a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading TO Miss GRENVILLE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Yet, why not give myself praise when I can?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet, why not give myself praise when I can?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Yet, why not give myself praise when I can?
cut with a saw
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
express in words
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO Miss GRENVILLE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
at the time that
From this reading May I be permitted to say thus much, when the design was all my own?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Yet, why not give myself praise when I can?
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The locket is in the form and size of that bracelet I sent you; the device, an altar, on which is inscribed these words, _To Gratitude_, an elegant figure of a woman making an offering on her knees, and a winged cherub bearing the incense to heaven.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, why not give myself praise when I can?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading This morning I dispatched to Anderton's Coffee-house the most elegant locket in hair that you ever saw.
