consider or hold as true
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading NEW YORK CITY, Tuesday.
deem to be
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
HARMON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW YORK CITY, Tuesday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
by chance
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
express the need or desire for
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading NEW YORK CITY, Tuesday.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You will understand why.
up-stairs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for me at that time to accept his kind invitation.
at the time that
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading You will understand why.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
but in spite of that
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading NEW YORK CITY, Tuesday.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR MISS HARMON: You will perhaps consider this letter an impertinence, and yet you may not--under the circumstances.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the other day I called at your house, at your father's request, Mr. Harmon asked me to go up-stairs to see you.
