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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
BARTON
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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
BERNARDnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
dearly loved
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Sealing wax, I have none on my establishment.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
hangersnounUS /ˈhæŋərz/
plural of “hanger” — a worker who hangs something
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sealing wax, I have none on my establishment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
the literary culture
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
march in a procession
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
neckcloths
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From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
not one, and not any
From this reading Sealing wax, I have none on my establishment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
perquisitenounUS /ˈpɜːrkwəzɪt/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
pothooks
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From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
SealingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the act of treating something to make it repel water
From this reading Sealing wax, I have none on my establishment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
stationaryadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
standing still
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M. March 20, 1826.]
tye
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From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading Sealing wax, I have none on my establishment.
at the time that
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
belonging to which person
From this reading For the former, I live on scraps obtained in charity from an old friend whose stationary is a permanent perquisite; for folding, I shall do it neatly when I learn to tye my neckcloths.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I surprise most of my friends by writing to them on ruled paper, as if I had not got past pothooks and hangers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear B.B.--You may know my letters by the paper and the folding.
