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From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
17
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From this reading MORGAN Enfield, 17 June, 1828.
1828
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From this reading MORGAN Enfield, 17 June, 1828.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
react verbally
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
carefulnessnounUS /ˈkerfəlnes/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
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 MRS.
ClassicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
a female human offspring
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
Dr
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From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
Enfield
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From this reading MORGAN Enfield, 17 June, 1828.
EstablishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
a man of refinement
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading MORGAN Enfield, 17 June, 1828.
and nothing more
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MRS.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
the act of departing
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
joined in matrimony
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
MORGANnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading MORGAN Enfield, 17 June, 1828.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
Peckham
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From this reading He is about opening an Establishment of his own, a Classical and _Commercial_ Academy at Peckham.
a human being
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
an educational institution
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
in the near future
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
Sugden
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From this reading [The gentleman was a Mr. Sugden.]
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
Thompson'snounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO MRS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
precisely as stated
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [The gentleman was a Mr. Sugden.]
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
in or at the place that
From this reading He will explain to you the situation of our cottage, where we hope to see you soon--with Mary's kind love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
which person or people
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It strikes me, that one or two of Mr. Thompson's sons may be about leaving you,--in that case, if you can recommend my friend's school, you will much oblige me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I can answer for the very excellent manner in which he has conducted himself here as an assistant, for I have talked it over with Dr. May's brother and I _know_ him to be very learned.
a late time of life
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The gentleman who brings this to you has been 12 years principal assistant at the first School in Enfield, and bears the highest character for carefulness and scholarship.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He has just married a very notable and amiable young person, our next neighbour's daughter, and I do not doubt of their final success, but everything must have a beginning and he wants pupils.
