used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
amanuensisnoun
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
any person at all
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
Cameron
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From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
candiesnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
Channing
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From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
DISTURBINGadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
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downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
every person
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communicated in words
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
your parents
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
the literary culture
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
on one occasion
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
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plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
cut with a saw
From this reading The men had begun to be allowed to call, and Patty saw Cameron and Channing, who happened to call first.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she could be downstairs in the library or the big cheery living-room, and, as she expressed it, be “folks” once more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
tarried
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From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
voluminousadjectiveUS /vəˈluːmənəs/
large in volume or bulk
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her mail was voluminous, so much so that Nurse Adams who still tarried, was pressed into service as amanuensis and general secretary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still flowers were sent to her, still candies and fruit and dainty delicacies arrived in boxes and baskets, and friends sent books, pictures, and letters.
at the time that
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which person or people
From this reading A DISTURBING LETTER Then the days came when Patty could see anybody and everybody who called upon her.
