Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

(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 In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

for the reason that

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

a youthful male person

From this reading He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

any large and important church

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

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 Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

written in the form of or carried on by letters or correspondence

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

not in action or at work

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

immediately past

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

the literary culture

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

small in range or scope

From this reading He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.

absolutely essential

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

a polite refusal of an invitation

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

cut with a saw

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

express in words

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

a male human offspring

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage

From this reading He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading In order properly to fill up more than a page it was necessary for him to be able to say, "Had a bully practice to-day," or, "Saw old Duffy last night and he told me all about--" He was not good at producing epistolary bulk out of empty and idle days.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

precisely as stated

From this reading He knew that his stepdaughter was very nearly as limited as the boy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

at the time that

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.

in the company of; together with

From this reading James King, greatly to the surprise of his physicians, did not die, but he hovered on the brink of it for many thin weeks and his son gave up his entire vacation to be with him.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The letters he sent Honor were brief bulletins of his father's condition, explosive regrets at having to give up his summer with her, but Jimsy was not a letter writer.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Stephen Lorimer, often beside Honor when she opened and read these messages in English Cathedral towns or beside Scotch lakes, ached with sympathy for these young lovers under his benevolent wing because of their inability to set themselves down on paper.