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From this reading Lydia Maria Francis was born in Medford, Massachusetts, February 11, 1802.
1802
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From this reading Lydia Maria Francis was born in Medford, Massachusetts, February 11, 1802.
1882
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From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
brought into existence
From this reading Lydia Maria Francis was born in Medford, Massachusetts, February 11, 1802.
of short duration or distance
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
a young person of either sex
From this reading LYDIA MARIA CHILD.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Her father, Convers Francis, was a worthy and substantial citizen of that town.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
compilersnounUS /kəmˈpaɪlərz/
plural of “compiler” — a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
Convers
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From this reading Her father, Convers Francis, was a worthy and substantial citizen of that town.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father, Convers Francis, was a worthy and substantial citizen of that town.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Lydia Maria Francis was born in Medford, Massachusetts, February 11, 1802.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
Francis
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From this reading Lydia Maria Francis was born in Medford, Massachusetts, February 11, 1802.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father, Convers Francis, was a worthy and substantial citizen of that town.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
the literary culture
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
LYDIAnounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading LYDIA MARIA CHILD.
MARIAnounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading LYDIA MARIA CHILD.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Lydia Maria Francis was born in Medford, Massachusetts, February 11, 1802.
MedfordnounUS /ˈmedfərd/
a town in southwestern Oregon; a summer resort
From this reading Lydia Maria Francis was born in Medford, Massachusetts, February 11, 1802.
memorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
absolutely essential
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
perversitynounUS /pərˈvɜːrsəti/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
express the need or desire for
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Her father, Convers Francis, was a worthy and substantial citizen of that town.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Her father, Convers Francis, was a worthy and substantial citizen of that town.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Her father, Convers Francis, was a worthy and substantial citizen of that town.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In 1882 a collection of the Letters of Lydia Maria Child was published, for which I wrote the following sketch, as an introduction:-- In presenting to the public this memorial volume, its compilers deemed that a brief biographical introduction was necessary; and as a labor of love I have not been able to refuse their request to prepare it.
a late time of life
From this reading Her brother, Convers Francis, afterwards theological professor in Harvard College, was some years older than herself, and assisted her in her early home studies, though, with the perversity of an elder brother, he sometimes mystified her in answering her questions.
