1824
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 24 March, 1824.]
24
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 24 March, 1824.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
BARTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
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.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
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.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
handsomelyadverbUS /ˈhænsəmli/
in an attractively handsome manner
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading I can see nothing injurious to your most honourable sense.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading I can see nothing injurious to your most honourable sense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M.
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 in a procession
From this reading 24 March, 1824.]
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I can see nothing injurious to your most honourable sense.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I can see nothing injurious to your most honourable sense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
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.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
express in words
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I can see nothing injurious to your most honourable sense.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I can see nothing injurious to your most honourable sense.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO BERNARD BARTON [P.M.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Think that you are called to a poetical Ministry--nothing worse--the Minister is worthy of the hire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR B.B.--I hasten to say that if my opinion can strengthen you in your choice, it is decisive for your acceptance of what has been so handsomely offered.
