used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
ColumbusnounUS /kəˈlʌmbəs/
the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
dearly loved
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
Ethel
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From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
in the near future
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
tear-blotted
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From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
twelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
precisely as stated
From this reading The letter was filled with loving expressions but it told her that her father was to be married very soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
at the time that
From this reading When she read a letter from her father a few days before the twelfth she felt as if dread had brought upon her exactly what she had dreaded.
which person or people
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ethel Blue, as Columbus Day approached, was filled with many strange feelings, some of them far from pleasant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "_I_ would have relieved his loneliness if he had given me a chance," Ethel sobbed to herself as she lay on her bed and read the tear-blotted lines for the tenth time.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know that you will love the dear lady who has honored me by saying that she will relieve my loneliness," he wrote.
