used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
(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 But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
Charlotteville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
a particular point in time
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
not any; not one
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
parriedverbUS /ˈperid/
inflected form of “parry” — impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
go across or through
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
To recall to mind.
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
be seated
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
at the time that
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
in or at the place that
From this reading Let me see--shall I begin where I left off--that sunny morning when I parried with Richard across half the state and lived to regret it?
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, as it happens, I am glad that the book was slipped into the tray of my trunk almost without my knowledge, else I should be spending a lonely evening right now.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be honest, I had no idea of bringing my journal up here to Charlotteville with me, when I came for this Thanksgiving visit, for I thought of course Richard would be here all the time and I should not find a moment dull enough for me to sit down and write.
produce a literary work
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving day--and I have written nothing since the middle of October!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But you remember I told you in the beginning that my journal might be, not so much a record of deeds as a setting forth of wishes; and my wishes all come to pass so speedily these days that there is no time to write them down.
