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From this reading JULY 1, 1887.
1887
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From this reading JULY 1, 1887.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A letter from Kathinka Kierson to her father:
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A letter from Kathinka Kierson to her father:
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading THE LAND OF THE FREE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A letter from Kathinka Kierson to her father:
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A letter from Kathinka Kierson to her father:
intolerancenounUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəns/
impatience with annoyances
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
JULYnounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading JULY 1, 1887.
Kathinka
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From this reading A letter from Kathinka Kierson to her father:
Kierson
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From this reading A letter from Kathinka Kierson to her father:
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE LAND OF THE FREE.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
immediately past
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter from Kathinka Kierson to her father:
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAND OF THE FREE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
outbreaksnounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪks/
plural of “outbreak” — a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
smartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
not in physical motion
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAND OF THE FREE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A letter from Kathinka Kierson to her father:
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We trust that her cure will be permanent, and that the evening of your life will be as happy as you so richly deserve.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR FATHER:--We grieved and rejoiced on the receipt of your last letter: grieved that the Jews of Russia are still smarting under the lash of persecution, that outbreaks of intolerance still continue; and we rejoice to learn that dear mother has almost entirely recovered her reason.
