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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO SARAH HAZLITT June 3, 1830.
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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO SARAH HAZLITT June 3, 1830.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
aversionnounUS /əˈvɜːrʒən/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
Ayrton
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From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
Braham
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From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
Burney's
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From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
cannot
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From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
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 SARAH HAZLITT June 3, 1830.
chuse
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From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
without deviation
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
communicated in words
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
a boy or man
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
HAZLITTnoun
English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO SARAH HAZLITT June 3, 1830.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
InvalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO SARAH HAZLITT June 3, 1830.
Junr
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From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO SARAH HAZLITT June 3, 1830.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
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 _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
not any; not one
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
without much difficulty
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
Identical; not different.
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
SARAHnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO SARAH HAZLITT June 3, 1830.
in a serious manner
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO SARAH HAZLITT June 3, 1830.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading [There was some talk of William Hazlitt Junr. becoming a pupil of Braham and taking up music seriously.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
which person or people
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
William
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From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ayrton is a kind fellow, and if you chuse to consult him by Letter, or otherwise, he will give you the best advice, I am sure, very readily.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Sarah,--I named your thought about William to his father, who expressed such horror and aversion to the idea of his singing in public, that I cannot meddle in it directly or indirectly.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading _I have no doubt that M. Burney's objection to interfering was the same--with mine._ With thanks for your pleasant long letter, which is not that of an Invalid, and sympathy for your sad sufferings, I remain, in haste, Yours Truly, Mary's kindest Love.
