used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
anew
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
dearly loved
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
the act of escaping physically
From this reading FEDORA'S ESCAPE.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
FEDORA'S
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From this reading FEDORA'S ESCAPE.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
FRANCESnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading FRANCES SARGENT OSGOOD.
a long fixed look
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
Kathleen
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From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
a particular point in time
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
on one occasion
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
OSGOOD
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From this reading FRANCES SARGENT OSGOOD.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
SARGENTnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading FRANCES SARGENT OSGOOD.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
express in words
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
at the time that
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Let me see him once more, for a moment or two; Let him tell me himself of his purpose, dear, do; Let him gaze in these eyes while he lays out his plan To escape me, and then he may go--if he can!
produce a literary work
From this reading Kathleen had promised to write to Samuel Hall and let him know when she arrived safely in Boston, and the next morning, although she felt really weak and ill, she kept her promise.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote a kind and grateful letter to the noble clerk, again thanking him for his goodness to her, and telling him of her terrible disappointment on reaching home.
