used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CABLEGRAM.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
react verbally
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
CABLEGRAMnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlɡræm/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading A CABLEGRAM.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
Hetherford
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From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
Lillian
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From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
a brief written record
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning a note came for Helen by a messenger.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Helen was fully alive to the generous spirit thus shown toward her, but it did not alter her determination to decline the invitation.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
upbraidingnoun
a severe scolding
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was from Lillian Stuart and, without a word of upbraiding for having been kept in ignorance of Helen's presence in town, begged for a visit from her prior to her return to Hetherford.
wordedverbUS /ˈwɜːrdɪd/
past form of “word” — put into words or an expression
From this reading She worded her answer as kindly as possible, while making her meaning quite clear.
