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From this reading WILLIAMS [February 26, 1830.]
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From this reading WILLIAMS [February 26, 1830.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
give a benediction to
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
CHARLCHARLES
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From this reading CHARLCHARLES TO MRS.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
Emma
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From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading WILLIAMS [February 26, 1830.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CHARLCHARLES TO MRS.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
and nothing more
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
express in words
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
only a very short time before
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLCHARLES TO MRS.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
at the time that
From this reading She is too ill to be removed at present; but we can only say that if she is spared, when that can be practicable, we have always a home for her.
WILLIAMSnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading WILLIAMS [February 26, 1830.]
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
produce a literary work
From this reading I am so shaken with your sad news I can scarce write.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Madam,--May God bless you for your attention to our poor Emma!
