used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARIS LETTER.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
bien
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From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
countrywomen
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From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
dearly loved
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
Eh
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From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
Erlach
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From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
a person of German nationality
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
grass-widow
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From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
j'espere
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From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
jargonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
immediately past
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A PARIS LETTER.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
moi
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From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading A PARIS LETTER.
pedantrynounUS /ˈpedəntri/
an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
post-mark
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From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
postaladjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstəl/
of or relating to the system for delivering mail
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
puristsnounUS /ˈpjʊrɪsts/
plural of “purist” — someone who insists on great precision and correctness (especially in the use of words)
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
que
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From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
recognizesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
express the need or desire for
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
Rohritz
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From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
serez
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From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
sister-in-law's
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From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
Therese
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From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
translateverbUS /trænzˈleɪt/
restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
vous
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From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days after the appearance at Erlach Court of the grass-widow, the mail brings Rohritz a letter with the Paris post-mark.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Edgar recognizes his sister-in-law's hand, opens it not without haste, and reads it not without interest.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It runs thus: "_Eh bien_, my dear Edgar, _j'espere que vous serez content de moi_," Therese always writes to her brother in a jargon of French, Italian, German, and English, which, out of regard for the pedantry of modern purists, we translate into as good English as we are able to command: "I hope you will be pleased with me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I frankly confess to you, what you probably guessed from my last postal card, that your request to me to try to brighten their life in Paris for two of your countrywomen did not afford me much pleasure.
