1796
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From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
1830
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From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
any thing at all
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
Benchers
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From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
Blakesware
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From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
Christ'snounUS /kraɪsts/
possessive form of “christ” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
being joined in close association
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
essaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
located inward
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
Lamb'snounUS /læmz/
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
LambsnounUS /læmz/
plural of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
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 Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
by chance
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
Randal
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From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
an educational institution
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
sub-treasurer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
a just detectable amount
From this reading I cannot find any trace of Randal Norris having been connected with anything but the law and the Inner Temple; but possibly the Mr. Norris of the school was a relative.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
which person or people
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
Widford
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From this reading Mrs. Randal Norris was connected with Widford, the village adjoining Blakesware, where she had known Mary Field, Lamb's grandmother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An attempt has been made to identify him with the Mr. Norris of Christ's Hospital who was so kind to the Lambs after the tragedy of September, 1796.
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
the act of creating written works
From this reading Writing to Wordsworth in 1830 Lamb spoke of him as "sixty years ours and our father's friend."
a late time of life
From this reading Randal Norris was for many years sub-treasurer of the Inner Temple (see postscript to the essay on the "Old Benchers").
