used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am well, and hope that you are the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am well, and hope that you are the same.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
dearly loved
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
Henshaw
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From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is very pleasant here.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I am well, and hope that you are the same.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very pleasant here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
letter-writing
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From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is very pleasant here.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
quillnounUS /kwɪl/
pen made from a bird's feather
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I am well, and hope that you are the same.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am well, and hope that you are the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
the upper part of anything
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
precisely as stated
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I am well, and hope that you are the same.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had made but little progress in the art, and letter-writing always appeared to me a great undertaking; but Aunt Henshaw, having one afternoon provided me with pen, ink, and paper, and elevated me nicely with the large Bible and my "Pilgrim's Progress," I sat biting the end of my quill, and pondering over some form of commencement.
produce a literary work
From this reading Two or three weeks passed on very pleasantly, and I began to think it time to write a letter home.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I had already written "dear mother" at the top; at length I added after considerable reflection:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am well, and hope that you are the same.
