1811
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From this reading AUGUST, 1811-MARCH, 1812.
1812
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From this reading AUGUST, 1811-MARCH, 1812.
2
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From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
23
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From this reading Newstead Abbey, Notts., August 23, 1811.
3
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From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Newstead Abbey, Notts., August 23, 1811.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading AUGUST, 1811-MARCH, 1812.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
CANTOS
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From this reading 'CHILDE HAROLD', CANTOS I., II.
CHILDE
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From this reading 'CHILDE HAROLD', CANTOS I., II.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
HAROLD
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From this reading 'CHILDE HAROLD', CANTOS I., II.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'CHILDE HAROLD', CANTOS I., II.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading 'CHILDE HAROLD', CANTOS I., II.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
march in a procession
From this reading AUGUST, 1811-MARCH, 1812.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
Newstead
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From this reading Newstead Abbey, Notts., August 23, 1811.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
Notts
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From this reading Newstead Abbey, Notts., August 23, 1811.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sir,--A domestic calamity in the death of a near relation [2] has hitherto prevented my addressing you on the subject of this letter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My friend, Mr. Dallas, [3] has placed in your hands a manuscript poem written by me in Greece, which he tells me you do not object to publishing.
