1824
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From this reading March 20th, 1824.
20th
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From this reading March 20th, 1824.
30th
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From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And yet, perhaps, I am wrong: it is _I_ that am less patient and forbearing.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
expectverbUS /ɪkˈspekt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
forbearingadjective
showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
From this reading And yet, perhaps, I am wrong: it is _I_ that am less patient and forbearing.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And yet, perhaps, I am wrong: it is _I_ that am less patient and forbearing.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading March 20th, 1824.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/
a person who requires medical care
From this reading And yet, perhaps, I am wrong: it is _I_ that am less patient and forbearing.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading And yet, perhaps, I am wrong: it is _I_ that am less patient and forbearing.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The dreaded time is come, and Arthur is gone, as I expected.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This time he announced it his intention to make but a short stay in London, and pass over to the Continent, where he should probably stay a few weeks; but I shall not expect him till after the lapse of many weeks: I now know that, with him, days signify weeks, and weeks months.
worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading July 30th.—He returned about three weeks ago, rather better in health, certainly, than before, but still worse in temper.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading And yet, perhaps, I am wrong: it is _I_ that am less patient and forbearing.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, perhaps, I am wrong: it is _I_ that am less patient and forbearing.
