used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Don't you see I am enjoying myself?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Pater._ You have said that twice before, my dear.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
dearly loved
From this reading _Pater._ You have said that twice before, my dear.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
Don't
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From this reading Don't you see I am enjoying myself?
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Don't you see I am enjoying myself?
FarcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
FoundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mater._ (_in a tone of irritation_).
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading _Mater._ (_in a tone of irritation_).
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
MaternounUS /ˈmɑːtər/
an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
From this reading _Mater._ (_in a tone of irritation_).
MATERFAMILIASnoun
a female head of a family or tribe
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Pater._ You have said that twice before, my dear.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Don't you see I am enjoying myself?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
PaternounUS /ˈpeɪtər/
an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
From this reading _Pater._ You have said that twice before, my dear.
PATERFAMILIASnoun
the male head of family or tribe
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Pater._ You have said that twice before, my dear.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Don't you see I am enjoying myself?
superintending
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From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading _Mater._ (_in a tone of irritation_).
two times
From this reading _Pater._ You have said that twice before, my dear.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading (_Founded upon the Farce of Christmas Cards._) Scene--_A London Drawing Room._ PATERFAMILIAS _discovered reading a paper, and_ MATERFAMILIAS _superintending the despatch of a number of cards_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I really think, JOHN, that, considering you have nothing earthly to do this afternoon, you might come and help me.
