used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
Buck-U-Uppo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He opened the letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
impulsivenessnoun
the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He opened the letter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened the letter.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
on the contrary
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
express in words
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He opened the letter.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading A thoughtful frown appeared on his face as he read.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had she mentioned what she was intending to do, I could have prevented a very unfortunate occurrence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
the act of creating written works
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
the day immediately before today
From this reading She tells me that she dispatched to you yesterday by parcels post a sample bottle of my new Buck-U-Uppo, which she obtained without my knowledge from my laboratory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Augustine, I am writing in some haste to tell you that the impulsiveness of your aunt has led to a rather serious mistake.
