Chapter XXIX · Two Letters

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

in addition

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

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From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

plural of “billet” — a short personal letter

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

woven by (or as if by) braiding

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

gotten under control

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

person who makes a gift of property

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

in a fanciful manner

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

befitting or characteristic of a young girl

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

plural of “grass” — narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

something written by hand

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

the literary culture

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

with neatness

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

and nothing more

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

an educational institution

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Most of them were in ladies’ handwriting, and a glance sufficed to show that they were from schoolmates and girlish friends.

bound or secured closely

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A package of little billets contained locks of hair of various colors and shades, fancifully braided and glued to the paper, each with the name of the donor written underneath.

precisely as stated

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading There were a few drawings, very neatly done, some of landscapes, others of flowers, ferns, and grasses, and one that brought a startled cry from Everet Mapleson’s lips, for it was a faithful representation of that very house in the mining village of New Mexico, that he had visited only a few weeks since.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

at the time that

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The portfolio was not locked, and within it Everet discovered numerous letters, all of which were addressed to “Miss Annie Dale.”

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading There were also several essays, which had evidently been written by Annie herself, when she was at school, and these were carefully tied together with a narrow and faded blue ribbon.