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From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
7th
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From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
react verbally
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
brusquelyadverbUS /ˈbrʌskli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
dearly loved
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
a social unit living together
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
a young female
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
irrevocableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrevəkəbəl/
incapable of being retracted or revoked
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
set down according to a plan
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
used to form the superlative
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
not any; not one
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
ROGER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
SARAHnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
express in words
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
SeptnounUS /sept/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
STRAWSnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
express a supposition
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
a special situation
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can but feel, however, that a thing so hastily entered upon can be productive of no good (if, indeed, the matter has been as sudden as you lead us to suppose).
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading STRAWS THAT SHOWED THE WIND [TO ROGER FROM HIS COUSIN SARAH] BOSTON, Sept.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To a woman of your mother's deep family pride this alliance with a nameless girl from the streets, practically, if I am to read your letter aright, can be nothing short of humiliating.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is, as you somewhat brusquely say, unnecessary to discuss at any length what you have done, since it is irrevocable.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 7th, 188-- MY DEAR ROGER: Your mother, I am sorry to say, is not physically able to answer your surprising and most disturbing letter, and has laid upon me the unpleasant task of doing so.
