used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT IS FROM A GIRL.
(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 It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
CaribbeannounUS /kərˈɪbiən/
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
Eggert
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From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
else
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From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
expeditiousadjectiveUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəs/
marked by speed and efficiency
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IT IS FROM A GIRL.
a young female
From this reading IT IS FROM A GIRL.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT IS FROM A GIRL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT IS FROM A GIRL.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
the literary culture
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
postaladjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstəl/
of or relating to the system for delivering mail
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
in the near future
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
required or under orders
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is supposed to be a rule of the postal department to forward all mail by the most expeditious route, but previous experience in the Caribbean had taught me that the rule is reversed there in most cases.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
up to a particular time
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The arrival of letters, both for myself and Miss May, the next day, made me forget everything else till mine were read and answered.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
at the time that
From this reading Eggert brought the things to us, having had sense enough to inquire at the office when he knew a steamer was in.
but in spite of that
From this reading I had not looked for them so soon and do not know yet what course they took to reach us.
