used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
admonitive
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From this reading It was at once concise, polite, and admonitive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at once concise, polite, and admonitive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
Broadwood
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From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
COLLINSnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
conciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
From this reading It was at once concise, polite, and admonitive.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
Gerald
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From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
mailedadjectiveUS /meɪld/
wearing protective mail
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a brief written record
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
on one occasion
From this reading It was at once concise, polite, and admonitive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
and nothing more
From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
by chance
From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading It was at once concise, polite, and admonitive.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
on the contrary
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
scrap-book
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From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
SMILESnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
not in physical motion
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading COLLINS SMILES Gerald wrote his letter of apology to Broadwood, it was approved by Mr. Collins, mailed, and in due time elicited a reply from the Principal.
Yardley
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From this reading And perhaps he has a right to be, for it is the only one of its kind at Yardley.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gerald still has that note pasted in his scrap-book; and, between you and me, he is secretly rather proud of it.
