used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
(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 In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am uncertain of Boston.
AMHERST
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From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
apparitionaladjective
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
for the reason that
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading I am uncertain of Boston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
being one more than seven
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
an established custom
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am uncertain of Boston.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading I am uncertain of Boston.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I had promised to visit my physician for a few days in May, but father objects because he is in the habit of me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR FRIEND,—Whom my dog understood could not elude others.
a late time of life
From this reading In all this time—nearly eight years—we had never met, but she had sent invitations like the following:— AMHERST.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I should be so glad to see you, but think it an apparitional pleasure, not to be fulfilled.
