used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading So, let me carry on thy thread.
despatched
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From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
and nothing more
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading So, let me carry on thy thread.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So, let me carry on thy thread.
make reference to
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, let me carry on thy thread.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
by chance
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
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 What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading So, let me carry on thy thread.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
triceverbUS /traɪs/
raise with a line
From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am glad, my friend, thy nimble pen has got so far upon its journey.
usefullyadverbUS /ˈjuːsfəli/
in a useful manner
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What remains of my story may be despatched in a trice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have just now some vacant hours, which might possibly be more usefully employed, but not in an easier manner or more pleasant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading First, let me mention the resolutions I had formed at the time I parted with my friend.
