used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading CHARLES FALKLAND TO ARTHUR HOWARD.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
CalaisnounUS /kəˈleɪ/
a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES FALKLAND TO ARTHUR HOWARD.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
covenantnounUS /ˈkʌvənənt/
a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
dearly loved
From this reading My Dear Howard, _Dover_.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading My Dear Howard, _Dover_.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
FALKLAND
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From this reading CHARLES FALKLAND TO ARTHUR HOWARD.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
HOWARDnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading CHARLES FALKLAND TO ARTHUR HOWARD.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
the literary culture
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
a particular point in time
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Dear Howard, _Dover_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
the act of departing politely
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
with low volume
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
have in common
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
similarlyadverbUS /ˈsɪmələrli/
in like or similar manner
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
steam-packet
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From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
up to a particular time
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES FALKLAND TO ARTHUR HOWARD.
waftverbUS /wɑːft/
be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
at the time that
From this reading When I reach France I shall certainly send you a bill of health from time to time; but as few things are less satisfactory than letters _from the road_, I shall reserve my share in the performance of our parting covenant till I am quietly settled at Geneva.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I am seated at a window which opens on the sea, waiting for a summons to the steam-packet which is to waft me over to Calais--while you are, probably, expecting that which is to convey you to Ireland.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Perhaps you and I are at this moment similarly situated, and similarly employed.
