used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
in addition
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
CommunitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
a person of German nationality
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
the literary culture
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
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 She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
marketingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkətɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
MonthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
on one occasion
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
and nothing more
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
PerfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
periodicalsnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəlz/
plural of “periodical” — a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
PioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
on the contrary
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
stage-coach
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From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
two times
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
unconscionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːnʃənəbəl/
lacking a conscience
From this reading She indeed did receive a most unconscionable number of letters and periodicals, so the other members thought.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
precisely as stated
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She got several American Magazines, such as the Atlantic Monthly and Harper’s, but she also received English papers, and French ones, and occasionally German ones as well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the custom of the Pioneers to send once a week to Union Mills in order to do their necessary marketing and to get the post, which came there twice a week from Kansas City by stage-coach.
which person or people
From this reading The fact was, however, that there was only one member of the Community who showed any eagerness about getting letters regularly and often, and that member was Madame.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The subject of the post was one that had been rather hotly debated at Perfection City, although to the outsider it would seem a very harmless topic, and not fruitful of division.
