used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
anew
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
(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 He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PEAS AND RADISHES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
Dillwyn
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From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
take in solid food
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
Hotchkiss's
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From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
indemnificationnounUS /ˌɪndemnəfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
Marx's
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From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
PEASnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading PEAS AND RADISHES.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
RADISHESnounUS /ˈrædɪʃɪz/
plural of “radish” — pungent fleshy edible root
From this reading PEAS AND RADISHES.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Papers and magazines overflowed, flowed over into Mrs. Marx's hands, and made her life rich; flowed over again into Mr. Hotchkiss's hands, and embroidered his life for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
Shampuashuh
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From this reading Mr. Dillwyn, as I said, did not come near Shampuashuh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his indemnification in sending all sorts of pleasant things.
not known
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Dillwyn sent fruit; foreign fruit, strange and delicious, which it was a sort of education even to eat, bringing one nearer to the countries so far and unknown, where it grew.
