used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
amusesverbUS /əˈmjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “amuse” — occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading It amuses me all the time to talk with Aunty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
Auntynoun
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It amuses me all the time to talk with Aunty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading DOLLY'S FIRST LETTER FROM BOSTON.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
Deborah
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From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
DOLLY'SnounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading DOLLY'S FIRST LETTER FROM BOSTON.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DOLLY'S FIRST LETTER FROM BOSTON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
forgaveverbUS /fərˈɡeɪv/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DOLLY'S FIRST LETTER FROM BOSTON.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
goodwillnounUS /ˈɡʊˈdwɪl/
(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
Hiel
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From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
how
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From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It amuses me all the time to talk with Aunty.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
immediately past
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading DOLLY'S FIRST LETTER FROM BOSTON.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It amuses me all the time to talk with Aunty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
presumingverbUS /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
stopping-place
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From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
carry out
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It amuses me all the time to talk with Aunty.
express in words
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
precisely as stated
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was very kind and attentive to us all day, taking care at every stopping-place to get the bricks heated, so that our feet were kept quite warm, and in everything he was so thoughtful and obliging that Aunt Deborah in time quite forgave him for presuming on his rights as a human being to keep up a free conversation with us at intervals, which he did with his usual cheerful goodwill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hiel Jones said he would call and tell you immediately about how we got through the first day.
produce a literary work
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR PARENTS: Here I am in Boston at last, and take the very first quiet opportunity to write to you.
