used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
ASHBURN
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From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
caressedverbUS /kərˈest/
past form of “caress” — touch or stroke lightly in a loving or endearing manner
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
CAROLINEadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
the act of departing
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I well remember that he named my uncle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
immediately past
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
in like or similar manner
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I well remember that he named my uncle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
by chance
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I well remember that he named my uncle.
get rid of
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
SIBELLA
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From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I well remember that he named my uncle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the day of his last departure, my father caressed me fondly; he held me a long time in his arms; and he shed tears over me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I well remember that he named my uncle.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
VALMONT
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From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had many papers on a table before him; and I think there was a connection in his discourse between them and me.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I well remember that he named my uncle.
at the time that
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He spoke, likewise, at intervals; not, perhaps, with any expectation of being understood by me, but to relieve the weighty pressure of his thoughts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FROM SIBELLA VALMONT TO CAROLINE ASHBURN A confused recollection sprang up in my mind when you questioned me concerning my dependence.
