used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am dying with curiosity, to see what it contains."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
coaxinglyadverb
in a cajoling manner
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "I am dying with curiosity, to see what it contains."
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "I am dying with curiosity, to see what it contains."
dearly loved
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "I am dying with curiosity, to see what it contains."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
give expression to
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am dying with curiosity, to see what it contains."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am dying with curiosity, to see what it contains."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Look Louis, what a nice packet has come by express, I wonder what it can be.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Oh, open it now dear Louis," she added, laying her hand coaxingly upon his shoulder, as he was about to pocket the wonderful packet.
the act of creating written works
From this reading But she was not so easily satisfied, for the start of recognition as he glanced at the writing, had not escaped his wife's quick eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is only a business affair, nothing to interest you, little curiosity," he answered playfully.
