used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
ADVERTISEMENTnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
(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 It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
breakfast-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
greatly pleased
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading It was very disappointing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
the act of giving
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
and nothing more
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
full of life and energy
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
a human being
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
on the contrary
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
RESPONSEnounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very disappointing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a lively and lengthy epistle from Peggy, giving me all the home news, and I had been so delighted to get it that I failed to observe that the post had brought my aunt nothing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A RESPONSE TO THE ADVERTISEMENT "I BEGIN to think that the money I have spent on advertisements is just money thrown away," said Aunt Patty, rather ruefully one morning as we sat in the breakfast-room at the close of our early meal.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I looked up from the letter which had absorbed my attention.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole of the past week, the advertisement to which we had given so much thought had appealed to people from the columns of London newspapers, and not a single person had been moved to respond to it.
