used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
accumulatedadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd/
periodically accumulated over time
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
in addition
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
augmentverbUS /ɔːɡˈment/
enlarge or increase
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
devolvedverbUS /dɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
apart from; not including
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
gray-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
of great significance or value
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
the act of departing
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
the literary culture
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
LunounUS /luː/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; usually occurs in association with yttrium
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
information about recent and important events
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
not any; not one
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
sortedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrtɪd/
arranged according to size
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
at the time that
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each man's portion of it was carefully sorted and placed by itself; but this morning Auntie Lu, upon whom that duty devolved, did not augment her brother's heap by the three envelopes she had taken from the pouch.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore, since a fortnight had elapsed, there was a table in the living-room already heaped with the mail which had accumulated during that time.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A MESSAGE FOR THE CAMP When the gray-haired "Boys" had set out for camp, they had left word at the farm that they wished no newspapers or mail matter of that sort forwarded them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They wished to forget care and the outside world as far as possible, and to live in the faith that "no news is good news."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Also, most of them had, before leaving their own homes, asked that no letters should be written except such as were important, and these should be duly marked that.
