52
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From this reading 52-58 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK.
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From this reading 52-58 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Author of "Hulda Brent's Will," "Paul's Angel," etc., etc.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Hulda Brent's Will," "Paul's Angel," etc., etc.
BRADLEYnounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading By BRADLEY & WOODRUFF.
Brent's
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From this reading Author of "Hulda Brent's Will," "Paul's Angel," etc., etc.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By BRADLEY & WOODRUFF.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
DUANE
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From this reading 52-58 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
etc
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From this reading Author of "Hulda Brent's Will," "Paul's Angel," etc., etc.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
Hulda
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From this reading Author of "Hulda Brent's Will," "Paul's Angel," etc., etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
the literary culture
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
Montrose
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From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 52-58 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Hulda Brent's Will," "Paul's Angel," etc., etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Author of "Hulda Brent's Will," "Paul's Angel," etc., etc.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 52-58 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Letters of this kind were of constant occurrence, but this had in it a different tone from any she had previously received.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Author of "Hulda Brent's Will," "Paul's Angel," etc., etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
WOODRUFFnounUS /ˈwʊdrəf/
Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
From this reading By BRADLEY & WOODRUFF.
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 52-58 DUANE STREET, NEW YORK.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Ashton, principal of the Montrose Academy, established for the higher education of young ladies, sat with a newly arrived letter in her hand, looking with a troubled face over its contents.
