personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
in the past
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
Aldersyde
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From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
(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 _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
Annie
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From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
dearly loved
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
cannot
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From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
EnglishwomannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃwʊmən/
a woman who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
a social unit living together
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
for this reason
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
and nothing more
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
the literary culture
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
engage in
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
ripenedadjectiveUS /ˈraɪpənd/
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (“aged” pronounced as one syllable)
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
SwanverbUS /swɑːn/
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She demurred until I reminded her that she was in our debt many letters—hence the intimate form of this narrative.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Many times since I have met her—acquaintance ripened into friendship—visit succeeded visit, until now upon the occasion of her official visit to the United States it has been the good fortune of myself and my family to entertain her as an honoured guest.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In the course of our quiet talks Mrs. Burnett Smith has told me the story of her life in England, just outside of London, since war began.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
the act of creating written works
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
a late time of life
From this reading _The removing of those things that are shaken, ... that those things which cannot be shaken may remain._ _Printed in the United States of America_ It was in "_Aldersyde_" many years ago that I first met Mrs. Burnett Smith, writing then as during the intervening years under the pen name of Annie S. Swan, beloved of all readers of wholesome books.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her experiences were so varied, yet so typical of what the Englishwoman has been called upon to endure, that I begged of her to make record of them for her friends in America.
