used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
ASSOCIATIONnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
COMBINEDadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
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gotten under control
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
enclosuresnounUS /ɪnˈkloʊʒərz/
plural of “enclosure” — a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
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extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
set up or found
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inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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immediately past
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
the literary culture
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
PARAGRAPHISTS
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affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
interpret something that is written or printed
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referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
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utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Here it is, as it appeared on the form enclosed:-- _THE UNITED ASSOCIATION OF COMBINED PARAGRAPHISTS_.
not known
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
precisely as stated
From this reading On that very day the last post brought me three letters in unknown hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a flaw or weak point
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
used to ask for information about something
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at the time that
From this reading I opened the first listlessly, I read what it contained, and (may an author confess his weakness?) gave a wild shout of triumph when I found that one of the enclosures was a newspaper extract referring to my work.
WHORBOYS
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From this reading WILLIAM WHORBOYS.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
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WILLIAM
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From this reading WILLIAM WHORBOYS.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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