1863
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From this reading * * * * * Philadelphia, October 29, 1863.
29
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From this reading * * * * * Philadelphia, October 29, 1863.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Maybe you will be surprised to hear that Frankie and I are at Mr. Ercildoune's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Maybe you will be surprised to hear that Frankie and I are at Mr. Ercildoune's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
the act of departing
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
dishonorverbUS /dɪˈsɑːnər/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
don't
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From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
Ercildoune's
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From this reading Maybe you will be surprised to hear that Frankie and I are at Mr. Ercildoune's.
apart from; not including
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
Frankie
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From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
for this reason
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
Jim
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From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
immediately past
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
by chance
From this reading Maybe you will be surprised to hear that Frankie and I are at Mr. Ercildoune's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Maybe you will be surprised to hear that Frankie and I are at Mr. Ercildoune's.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading * * * * * Philadelphia, October 29, 1863.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading * * * * * Philadelphia, October 29, 1863.
Plutarchnoun
Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD)
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
renounceverbUS /rɪˈnaʊns/
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
recurring again and again
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
Sallie
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From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
express a supposition
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Maybe you will be surprised to hear that Frankie and I are at Mr. Ercildoune's.
carry out
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
express in words
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
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 "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
a special situation
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
at the time that
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading However, I suppose you will care more to hear that than any other, so I will begin.
produce a literary work
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "_When we see the dishonor of a thing, then it is time to renounce it._" Plutarch A letter which Sallie wrote to Jim a few weeks after his departure tells its own story, and hence shall be repeated here.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Jim:-- I take my pen in hand this morning to write you a letter, and to tell you the news, though I don't know much of the last except about Frankie and myself.
