used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
(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 not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I bring you much love from the fair lady of your choice.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading I bring you much love from the fair lady of your choice.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEFnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
divisible by two
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I bring you much love from the fair lady of your choice.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I bring you much love from the fair lady of your choice.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I bring you much love from the fair lady of your choice.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I bring you much love from the fair lady of your choice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
in the near future
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have not seen, in all this life of mine, a dearer creature or a nobler passion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
which person or people
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It said: 'My work in England has been fruitless and I am done with it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ADVENTURES IN THE SERVICE OF THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Soon after they reached home Jack received a letter from Doctor Franklin who had given up his fruitless work in London and returned to Philadelphia.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I bring you much love from the fair lady of your choice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That, my young friend, is a better possession than houses and lands, for even the flames of war can not destroy it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I bring you much love from the fair lady of your choice.
