used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
react verbally
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE BRIDE.
Churchill'snounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪlz/
possessive form of “churchill” — English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
Margaret
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From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
Ralph's
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From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a quiet, ordinary letter, and mentioned that affair in the most commonplace manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BRIDE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Webster was agreeably surprised when she received her nephew Ralph's answer to her letter in which she had told him of May Churchill's marriage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My dear Aunt Margaret," Miss Webster read with a considerable feeling of relief.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I received your letter telling me of the marriage of your pretty young friend, and I am sure we will all join in wishing her every happiness.
