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From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
1914
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
in actual fact
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading First, however, for my report.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
letter-writing
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From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
the literary culture
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
loquaciousadjectiveUS /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
MacDonald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
nearnessnoun
the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
and nothing more
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
overstepverbUS /ˈoʊvərstep/
pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
rationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
express in words
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
semi-weekly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should probably not be brave enough to say that to your face; but I find that my courage rises in adverse ratio to my nearness to you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
theoreticallyadverbUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəli/
in theory; according to the assumed facts
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO LETTERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE FIRST Big Jerry's Cabin, January 15, 1914.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Rose talks about you so continually that I am actually myself beginning to regard you as an intimate friend, instead of an austere and somewhat awe-inspiring "boss."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Dr. MacDonald, Although this is theoretically only my semi-weekly report, made in accordance with your instructions, I feel in the letter-writing mood, for a wonder, so I _may_ overstep professional bounds, and become loquacious--if one can do that with pen and ink.
