used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its contents were as follows: "DEAR SISTER RUTH:
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how should you, since you do not know of it?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Its contents were as follows: "DEAR SISTER RUTH:
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
dearly loved
From this reading Its contents were as follows: "DEAR SISTER RUTH:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But how should you, since you do not know of it?
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Its contents were as follows: "DEAR SISTER RUTH:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
how
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From this reading But how should you, since you do not know of it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But how should you, since you do not know of it?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its contents were as follows: "DEAR SISTER RUTH:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But how should you, since you do not know of it?
the literary culture
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But how should you, since you do not know of it?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But how should you, since you do not know of it?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But how should you, since you do not know of it?
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Its contents were as follows: "DEAR SISTER RUTH:
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Your publishers inform me that orders are pouring in for your book faster than they can supply them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its contents were as follows: "DEAR SISTER RUTH:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ruth returned from her daily walk to the Post Office, one morning, with a bundle of letters, among which was one from Mr. Walter.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wonder if you are enjoying your triumph half as much as I?
