used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
(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 "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
Breslaunoun
a city in southwestern Poland on the Oder
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
Carey
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From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
Carey's
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From this reading Mother Carey's eyes twinkled.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
ConsulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mother Carey's eyes twinkled.
promote over another
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
instadjective
in or of the present month
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
and nothing more
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
Lemuel
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From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
a woman of refinement
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Carey's eyes twinkled.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
NANCYnounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
absolutely essential
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
express a supposition
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Lemuel Hamilton's letter, dated from the office of the American Consul in Breslau, Germany.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Mother Carey's eyes twinkled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm not sure all that was strictly necessary," commented Mrs. Carey with some trepidation.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I think you must have guessed that I have two girls of my own, for you wrote to me just as if we were sitting together side by side, like two friends, not a bit as landlord and tenant.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR MISS NANCY,--As your letter to me was a purely "business" communication I suppose I ought to begin my reply: "Dear Madam, Your esteemed favor was received on the sixth inst. and contents noted," but I shall do nothing of the sort.
