Chapter VI

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From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

later than; following

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

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

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

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From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

dearly loved

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

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From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading I had such a nice journey—after the first hour I really enjoyed it.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

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

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

where you live at a particular time

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading I had such a nice journey—after the first hour I really enjoyed it.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I had such a nice journey—after the first hour I really enjoyed it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading I had such a nice journey—after the first hour I really enjoyed it.

and nothing more

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

immediately past

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

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From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

a midday meal

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

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

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

information about recent and important events

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading I had such a nice journey—after the first hour I really enjoyed it.

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

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

not any; not one

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

by chance

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading I had such a nice journey—after the first hour I really enjoyed it.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

have in common

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

make square

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I had such a nice journey—after the first hour I really enjoyed it.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

express in words

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

precisely as stated

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

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

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

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

From this reading I had some of her chicken and ham, and she had some of my sandwiches, which she said were very good and cut just as she liked them—please tell Barbara that.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

which person or people

From this reading Please tell father the lady who sat opposite to me was very kind and made me share her luncheon, which was handed in at one of the stations in a basket.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

in the company of; together with

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

the act of creating written works

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading NEWS FROM VIOLET PERHAPS Violet's first impressions in connection with her new home and its inmates will be best told in the long letter she wrote to her mother on the afternoon after her arrival at Barford, of which the following is a copy:— "No. 8 LAURESTON SQUARE," "BARFORD, January 18th, 190—"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My DEAR MOTHER," "I know Dr. Reed sent you a telegram last night to tell you I had arrived safely, but you will be expecting to receive a letter from me to-morrow; and, as I promised, I am taking the first opportunity I have of writing.