used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
biographersnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “biographer” — someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
of short duration or distance
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
BrontenounUS /ˈbrɑːnti/
English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
Bronte'snounUS /ˈbrɑːntiz/
possessive form of “bronte” — English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading They are full of literary enthusiasm and of intellectual interest.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They are full of literary enthusiasm and of intellectual interest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
half-heartedadjectiveUS /ˈhæfhɑːrtɪd/
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
the state of being honored
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading They are full of literary enthusiasm and of intellectual interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They are full of literary enthusiasm and of intellectual interest.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
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 The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
the literary culture
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading They are full of literary enthusiasm and of intellectual interest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
not any; not one
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
picturingnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərɪŋ/
visual imagery
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
confined on all sides
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They show Charlotte Bronte's sound judgment and good heart more effectually than any other material which has been placed at the disposal of biographers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are full of literary enthusiasm and of intellectual interest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
which person or people
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
William
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From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading They are an honour both to writer and receiver, and, in fact, reflect the mind of the one as much as the mind of the other.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The letters to Mr. Williams are far and away the best that Charlotte wrote, at least of those which have been preserved.
a late time of life
From this reading In picturing the circle which surrounded Charlotte Bronte through her brief career, it is of the utmost importance that a word of recognition should be given, and that in no half-hearted manner, to Mr. William Smith Williams, who, in her later years, was Charlotte Bronte's most intimate correspondent.
