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From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
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From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
in the past
From this reading DEAREST LIZZIE,--Two days ago Mr. Hawthorne came.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DEAREST LIZZIE,--Two days ago Mr. Hawthorne came.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading DEAREST LIZZIE,--Two days ago Mr. Hawthorne came.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
yet to be or coming
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
HawthornenounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
United States writer of novels and short stories mostly on moral themes (1804-1864)
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
immediately past
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
the literary culture
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
LIZZIE
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From this reading DEAREST LIZZIE,--Two days ago Mr. Hawthorne came.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DEAREST LIZZIE,--Two days ago Mr. Hawthorne came.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
by chance
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
Sophia
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From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
up to a particular time
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Sophia had slipped away for a visit to friends in Boston; but as Elizabeth was at present in Newton, her letters to the latter continued as follows:-- WEST STREET, BOSTON, May 19, 1839.
at the time that
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He said that there was nothing to which he could possibly compare his surprise, to find that the bird had flown when he went to our house.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE DAYS OF THE ENGAGEMENT The engagement of Hawthorne to his future wife was now a fact, but it was not spoken of except to one or two persons.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said he sat for half an hour in the parlor before he knocked to announce his presence, feeling sure I would know he was there, and descend,--till at last he was 'tired of waiting.
