used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
Alan
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From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
(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 So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
the act of departing
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
divisible by two
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SHELL.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
a narrow way or road
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
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 So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
absolutely essential
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
SHELLnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading THE FIRST SHELL.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SHELL.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
precisely as stated
From this reading However, a long letter from Alan made his cousin very happy on the third day after his departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a perfect epistle in its way--at least, it thoroughly satisfied the fair recipient; to be sure, it was her first experience in that line.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But they were not a sentimental pair; and did not even think it necessary to bind themselves under an oath to correspond by every possible post--a compact which is far more agreeably feasible in theory than in practice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
Wyverne
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From this reading So Wyverne went on his way--not rejoicing; and Helen would have been left "sighing her lane," if she had been at all given to that romantic pastime.
