used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "SEKI SAN, have you got a big enderlope?"
speak to
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
(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 dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "SEKI SAN, have you got a big enderlope?"
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
exhale hard
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
door-step
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From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
dotsnounUS /dɑːts/
plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
let fall to the ground
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
enderlope
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From this reading "SEKI SAN, have you got a big enderlope?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "SEKI SAN, have you got a big enderlope?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "SEKI SAN, have you got a big enderlope?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
i'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
and nothing more
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
the literary culture
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
SAN
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From this reading "SEKI SAN, have you got a big enderlope?"
SEKI
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From this reading "SEKI SAN, have you got a big enderlope?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
in the near future
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
not in physical motion
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
precisely as stated
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was two days after his visit to Monsieur and the big letter was still buttoned in his blouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
in or at the place that
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading June asked the question from the door-step where he was sitting with his chin in his hand and a very worried look in his face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a dreadful blow to his pride, for the rest of the address was quite imposing with big flourishing capitals that stood like generals over the small letters, and dots that would have surely put out all the "i's" had they fallen on them.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He had started to mail it as soon as he reached home, but just as he was ready to drop it in the box, he discovered that every "s" turned the wrong way!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "SEKI SAN, have you got a big enderlope?"
