used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week later another letter came.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A week later another letter came.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A week later another letter came.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later another letter came.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A week later another letter came.
for more time
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
and nothing more
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later another letter came.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was as if the letter were merely one of a permitted and established correspondence between old friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I welcomed it with an eagerness which I feared was almost childish.
the act of creating written works
From this reading There was no apology for or explanation of the motive for writing.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading It was a much longer letter than the first and was written in quite a different strain.
