used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LETTERS AND MRS.
ARBUTHNOT
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From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The letter was from the Duchessa di Donatello, and ran as follows:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
dearly loved
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
di
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From this reading The letter was from the Duchessa di Donatello, and ran as follows:
Donatellonoun
Florentine sculptor famous for his lifelike sculptures (1386-1466)
From this reading The letter was from the Duchessa di Donatello, and ran as follows:
Duchessa
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From this reading The letter was from the Duchessa di Donatello, and ran as follows:
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The letter was from the Duchessa di Donatello, and ran as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letter was from the Duchessa di Donatello, and ran as follows:
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
the literary culture
From this reading LETTERS AND MRS.
Llandrindod
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From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LETTERS AND MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
piningnounUS /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/
a feeling of deep longing
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The letter was from the Duchessa di Donatello, and ran as follows:
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
summer-house
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From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
Trix
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From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading ARBUTHNOT Trix was sitting in a summer-house in the garden of an hotel at Llandrindod Wells.
wrinklingverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wrinkle” — gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading She was reading a letter, a not altogether satisfactory letter to judge by the wrinkling of her brows, and the gravity of her eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My Dear Trix: "I am glad you had a comfortable journey, and that Mrs. Arbuthnot had not been pining for you too deeply.
