used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
for the reason that
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading This information seemingly conveyed no startling intelligence.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "David, you have one rare trait--gratitude.
don't
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From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
a social unit living together
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "David, you have one rare trait--gratitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
haven't
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From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
a message received and understood
From this reading This information seemingly conveyed no startling intelligence.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading This information seemingly conveyed no startling intelligence.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
engage in
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
not any; not one
From this reading This information seemingly conveyed no startling intelligence.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "David, you have one rare trait--gratitude.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "David, you have one rare trait--gratitude.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading This information seemingly conveyed no startling intelligence.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading This information seemingly conveyed no startling intelligence.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This information seemingly conveyed no startling intelligence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading "David, you have one rare trait--gratitude.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I know what you think about family, and I don't want to make ill return for the courtesy and kindness you and Mr. Winthrop have always shown me."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well," replied Mrs. Winthrop, evidently awaiting a further statement.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I haven't tried to win her love, nor have I told her that I love her, because I knew that in your plans for her future you had never included me.
