(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 Yes, it was all true....
AmbassadorsnounUS /æmˈbæsədərz/
plural of “ambassador” — a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Yes, it was all true....
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In due time two formidable packages arrived at the house on the hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in December that Mary's great idea began to assume form.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mary carried them into the den and opened them with fingers that trembled with eagerness.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote to the American Ambassadors in Great Britain and France for any documents which they could send her relating to the subject so close to her heart.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it was all true....
