Chapter IV · Will and Brother Tom

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

how long something has existed

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

dearly loved

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

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From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “What is it, Rose?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

and nothing more

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

above and across; more than

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

a handheld collapsible source of shade

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

cut with a saw

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

searching for or buying goods or services

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Gradually, however, there came a shadow over her face, and her husband saw the tears gathering slowly in her eyes, and dropping upon the letter she had been “dying to get.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.

male cat

From this reading “A letter from brother Tom,—I am so glad.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What is it, Rose?”

which person or people

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Dear old Tom!” and dropping parasol in one place, gloves in another, and shawl in another, Rose Mather, who had just come in from shopping, seized the letter her husband handed her, and seating herself upon an ottoman near the window, began to read without observing that it was dated at _Washington_ instead of Boston, as usual.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading It’s an age since he wrote, and I’ve been dying to hear from home.