used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ‘Things have been going altogether wrong here,’ wrote Martin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt a touch of remorse as he read the letter.
AUGMENTETH
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From this reading SORROW AUGMENTETH THE MALADY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
Clissold's
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From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
CornishnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
having the place or position changed
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
easy-going
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From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt a touch of remorse as he read the letter.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
the act of departing
From this reading ‘Things have been going altogether wrong here,’ wrote Martin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Things have been going altogether wrong here,’ wrote Martin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt a touch of remorse as he read the letter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ‘Things have been going altogether wrong here,’ wrote Martin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
MALADYnounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading SORROW AUGMENTETH THE MALADY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
Maurice
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From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He felt a touch of remorse as he read the letter.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading He felt a touch of remorse as he read the letter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading SORROW AUGMENTETH THE MALADY.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SORROW AUGMENTETH THE MALADY.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ‘Things have been going altogether wrong here,’ wrote Martin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He felt a touch of remorse as he read the letter.
Trevanard
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From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIS happy easy-going life of Maurice Clissold’s was suddenly disturbed by a letter from Martin Trevanard.
at the time that
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading ‘Things have been going altogether wrong here,’ wrote Martin.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading ‘Things have been going altogether wrong here,’ wrote Martin.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Some time had elapsed without any communication from the young man when this letter arrived, but Maurice, in his new happiness, had been somewhat forgetful of his Cornish friend.
