used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
Ann
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From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
assertsverbUS /əˈsɜːrts/
third-person singular of “assert” — state categorically
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
for the reason that
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
the literary culture
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
mail-bag
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From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
absolutely essential
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
Pagebrook
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From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was addressed to Edwin Pagebrook, Esq., and quite by accident it fell into that gentleman's hands.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
express in words
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
Shirley
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From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading I say by accident, because Cousin Sarah Ann had taken unusual precautions to prevent precisely this result.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The third letter there referred to was from the law firm of Steel, Flint & Sharp.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Major Pagebrook asserts himself._ It now becomes necessary to a proper understanding of this history that we shall go back a day or two, to the day, in fact, on which Robert's letters were received at Shirley.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I said there were three New York letters in the mail-bag thrown off at the Court House that morning.
