used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
(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 Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
Bartons
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From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
Hazen
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From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I PRESSED THEM TO MY LIPS."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "I PRESSED THEM TO MY LIPS."
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I PRESSED THEM TO MY LIPS."
held or filled or in use
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
compacted by ironing
From this reading "I PRESSED THEM TO MY LIPS."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
Statia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
not in physical motion
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I PRESSED THEM TO MY LIPS."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I PRESSED THEM TO MY LIPS."
male cat
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This it was that took me so often to the house occupied by the Bartons.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I was very lonesome for a few weeks after my return.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
at the time that
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom was immensely glad to see me, at all times, and Statia, though still very sober in my society, began to treat me with her old kindness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One day, when Hazen was out of jail, and undoubtedly far away from the city, I asked Statia if she would like to hear a diary of my journey to the West Indies.
