used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
anew
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
(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 came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
for the reason that
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
don't
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From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
I'm
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From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
isn't
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From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
it's
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From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
for more time
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
absolutely essential
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
by chance
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
express in words
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
express in words
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
transplantedverbUS /trænˈsplæntɪd/
past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
in or at the place that
From this reading I am going to try it a little longer here, and then go back to Pelham, where I'm pretty sure I shall find myself better again.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish it might turn out that an inland climate isn't after all necessary for me, as I like the other sort much better and really think I feel stronger in it too.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My doctor told me that Boston would kill me in six months--though he is possibly mistaken.
but in spite of that
From this reading I suppose I ought to have something special to say after having been suddenly transplanted to a new place and among new people, yet there isn't much to tell.
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 I came because they all thought at home that the climate might do me good; I don't feel, however, any difference in my sensations between this and New York--if I do it's in favour of New York.
