used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
adolescencenounUS /ˌædəˈlesəns/
the time period between the beginning of puberty and adulthood
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
Drewid's
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From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
enrapturedadjectiveUS /enˈræptʃərd/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
exclaimsverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmz/
third-person singular of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
FRITZ
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From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading --PRIME * * * * * * * * * * OUR PORT-FOLIO.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
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 "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
PopenounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
PORT-FOLIO
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From this reading --PRIME * * * * * * * * * * OUR PORT-FOLIO.
PRIMEadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading --PRIME * * * * * * * * * * OUR PORT-FOLIO.
prodigiesnounUS /ˈprɑːdədʒiz/
plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
purportingverbUS /pərˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “purport” — have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
unusual or striking
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
unusual or striking
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
succinctnessnoun
terseness and economy in writing and speaking achieved by expressing a great deal in just a few words
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
express in words
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
Tragediannoun
a writer (especially a playwright) who writes tragedies
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Upon opening our mail, the other morning, a communication signed "Tragedian," purporting to come from the father of three boys, (each remarkable in his way,) particularly attracted our attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He stated with peculiar succinctness some singular developments of genius in the second of these prodigies, which do not always accompany such tender adolescence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
a late time of life
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
but in spite of that
From this reading "But twelve years old!" exclaims the enraptured parent, "and yet my FRITZ has produced a tragedy in three acts, entitled 'The Drewid's Curse.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have not time to tell you, today, about my late interview with the Pope.
