used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
anew
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
(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 I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
BECKY'S
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From this reading BECKY'S REPLY TO HER LOVER'S STATEMENT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BECKY'S REPLY TO HER LOVER'S STATEMENT.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
How
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From this reading How I love and pity you!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How I love and pity you!
LOVER'SnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading BECKY'S REPLY TO HER LOVER'S STATEMENT.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading How I love and pity you!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
re-read
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From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading BECKY'S REPLY TO HER LOVER'S STATEMENT.
move upward
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
express in words
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading BECKY'S REPLY TO HER LOVER'S STATEMENT.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BECKY'S REPLY TO HER LOVER'S STATEMENT.
in the direction of
From this reading To say, as you desire me to say, that my faith is not shaken, is but a poor expression of my feelings towards you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
precisely as stated
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading MY DEAREST,--It is now very near morning, within an hour of the time I am expected to rise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How I love and pity you!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have been up all night, and having read the story of your life from beginning to end, have re-read some portions again and again, so that they shall be fixed permanently in my mind.
