18
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From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
ALICE
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From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
(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 Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LETTER TO AN INTIMATE FRIEND.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
a line of approach
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I was not aware that I had so many friends before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
bedtimenounUS /ˈbedtaɪm/
the time you go to bed
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was not aware that I had so many friends before.
cause to be bored
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
dearly loved
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
don't
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From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
door-bell
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From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
ecstasies
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else
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From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
divisible by two
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
at any time
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
flatteries
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From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LETTER TO AN INTIMATE FRIEND.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was not aware that I had so many friends before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was not aware that I had so many friends before.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
hystericsnounUS /ˌhɪˈsterɪks/
an attack of hysteria
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
INTIMATEadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading LETTER TO AN INTIMATE FRIEND.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading LETTER TO AN INTIMATE FRIEND.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I was not aware that I had so many friends before.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
easily agitated
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
on one occasion
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
prostrationnounUS /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was not aware that I had so many friends before.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
St
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From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not aware that I had so many friends before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every pupil I have ever had, every passing acquaintance even, has felt it to be his or her privilege and duty to call and congratulate me and bore me to death with their ecstasies and flatteries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LETTER TO AN INTIMATE FRIEND.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
Vitus's
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From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not aware that I had so many friends before.
Wesselhoeft
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From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
which person or people
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Wesselhoeft predicted all sorts of horrors—hysterics, St. Vitus’s dance, nervous prostration, and I don’t know what else, if I did not at once get away from the hosts of people who drove me distracted with an incessant ringing of the door-bell from breakfast until bedtime.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK, _February —, 18—._ MY DEAR ALICE,—I ran away from Boston without saying good-by to you.
