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From this reading BOULOGNE, September 1, 1763.
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From this reading BOULOGNE, September 1, 1763.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air of Boulogne is cold and moist, and, I believe, of consequence unhealthy.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The air of Boulogne is cold and moist, and, I believe, of consequence unhealthy.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
BOULOGNE
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From this reading BOULOGNE, September 1, 1763.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The air of Boulogne is cold and moist, and, I believe, of consequence unhealthy.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The air of Boulogne is cold and moist, and, I believe, of consequence unhealthy.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
DnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
douane
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From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
earlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
HnounUS /eɪtʃ/
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air of Boulogne is cold and moist, and, I believe, of consequence unhealthy.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
Mean-while
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From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
Meriton
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From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading The air of Boulogne is cold and moist, and, I believe, of consequence unhealthy.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading BOULOGNE, September 1, 1763.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
SIRnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading The air of Boulogne is cold and moist, and, I believe, of consequence unhealthy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mean-while I must fulfil my promise in communicating the observations I have had occasion to make upon this town and country.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIR,--I am infinitely obliged to D. H-- for the favourable manner in which he has mentioned me to the earl of H-- I have at last recovered my books, by virtue of a particular order to the director of the douane, procured by the application of the English resident to the French ministry.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am now preparing for my long journey; but, before I leave this place, I shall send you the packet I mentioned, by Meriton.
