used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
anew
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
in addition
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
atoneverbUS /əˈtoʊn/
make amends for
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
Buller
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From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
COLLECTIONnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
comically-expressed
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From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
CORRESPONDverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
FÊTE
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From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
HOORAYnounUS /hʊˈreɪ/
a victory cheer
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
the literary culture
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
MAJORadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
Matilda
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From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
a brief written record
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
OCCUPATIONSnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
piquantadjectiveUS /ˈpiːkənt/
having an agreeably pungent taste
From this reading I got charming letters from him, piquant with his dry humour, and full of affection.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I CORRESPOND WITH THE MAJOR--MY COLLECTION--OCCUPATIONS--MADAME AGAIN--FÊTE DE VILLAGE--THE BRITISH HOORAY.
produce a literary work
From this reading Matilda generally added a note also; and Aunt Theresa always sent love and kisses in abundance, to atone for being too busy to write by that post.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I wrote to my old friends and relatives, with a full account of my new home.
a late time of life
From this reading Rather a comically-expressed account too, I fancy, from the bits Uncle Buller used to quote in after years.
