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From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first copy of Pope's books, with those of Fenton, are to be seen in the Museum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
Atterbury
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From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
Broome
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From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading The first copy of Pope's books, with those of Fenton, are to be seen in the Museum.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
give expression to
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
Fenton
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From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first copy of Pope's books, with those of Fenton, are to be seen in the Museum.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
immediately past
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
the literary culture
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading The first copy of Pope's books, with those of Fenton, are to be seen in the Museum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
OdysseynounUS /ˈɑːdəsi/
a long wandering and eventful journey
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
and nothing more
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
over-liberally
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From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
by chance
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
Pope'snounUS /poʊps/
possessive form of “pope” — the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading The first copy of Pope's books, with those of Fenton, are to be seen in the Museum.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
publick
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From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
To recall to mind.
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The first copy of Pope's books, with those of Fenton, are to be seen in the Museum.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
subjoined
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From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The first copy of Pope's books, with those of Fenton, are to be seen in the Museum.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The publick was carefully kept ignorant of the several shares; and an account was subjoined at the conclusion, which is now known not to be true.
which person or people
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At their last interview in the Tower, Atterbury presented him with a bible[128].
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His letters to Atterbury express the utmost esteem, tenderness, and gratitude; "perhaps," says he, "it is not only in this world that I may have cause to remember the bishop of Rochester."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Of the Odyssey, Pope translated only twelve books; the rest were the work of Broome and Fenton: the notes were written wholly by Broome, who was not over-liberally rewarded.
