used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
(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 Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
in addition
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
carefully weighed
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
declarationsnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
command with authority
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
Gloria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
ten 10s
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
a message received and understood
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
and nothing more
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
the literary culture
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
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 Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
Millie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
on one occasion
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
peevedadjectiveUS /piːvd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
recurring again and again
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
Sandford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
not often
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
not in physical motion
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
male cat
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also that Sandford was not “one hundred miles away” was repeated time after time, but in spite of all this, Millie must have forgiven Gloria, for there were many pages filled with affectionate declarations, as well as news.
Whitely
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Whitely was so busy that Millie had seen him but seldom, but the direct letters from that faithful friend brought forth the information that he expected to get a place in the new drug store.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Millie was at first distinctly peeved that her best friend should have so long neglected her, and at least three of her letters began with such a charge.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
the act of creating written works
From this reading A REVELATION Once the letter writing began it fairly showered.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It did seem the name of Ben Hardy or just “Ben” headed quite a few items, and it was easy to guess that Millie still considered him a “wonderful young man and all that.”
