used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
any thing at all
From this reading She is worth the giving up of anything, and the enduring of everything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
banishmentnounUS /ˈbænɪʃmənt/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
Beloveds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading RUBBING ELBOWS "Chicago, Illinois.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
DearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
ELBOWSnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading RUBBING ELBOWS "Chicago, Illinois.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading She is worth the giving up of anything, and the enduring of everything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She is worth the giving up of anything, and the enduring of everything.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
the act of giving
From this reading She is worth the giving up of anything, and the enduring of everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading RUBBING ELBOWS "Chicago, Illinois.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
and nothing more
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
attach to a support
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
RUBBINGnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading RUBBING ELBOWS "Chicago, Illinois.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is worth the giving up of anything, and the enduring of everything.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dearly Beloveds: "Nearly I am converted to matrimony as a life career.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She is worth the giving up of anything, and the enduring of everything.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have just come back from Mount Mark, where I had my second visit with little Julia.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Almost I feel it is worth the sacrifice of independence, the death of originality, the banishment of special friendship, and the monotonous bondage of rigid routine.
