used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As to his being my slave, don't think it!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
don't
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From this reading As to his being my slave, don't think it!
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
FANNYnounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading ROSE TO FANNY WORSLEY.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
Julius
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From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
no person; not anyone
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
on the contrary
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSE TO FANNY WORSLEY.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading As to his being my slave, don't think it!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As to his being my slave, don't think it!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSE TO FANNY WORSLEY.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
precisely as stated
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading News, my dearest Fanny--news is an article as rare with us as with the morning papers.
WORSLEY
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From this reading ROSE TO FANNY WORSLEY.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We see nobody, hear nothing, do nothing, but amuse ourselves as we best can, and that is not adapted to a letter, it would require such endless explanations.
an affirmative
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In answer to your first question, Yes; Julius is here, or rather, he is with his mother at the Grange, and very frequently walks over.
