used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
epistles
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From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
apart from; not including
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
Jane
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From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
Jelliffe
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From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
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 During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
monopolynounUS /məˈnɑːpəli/
(economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
slumbers
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From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
unmusicaladjective
lacking interest in or talent for music
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Daddy said the competition was too great for him to stand, and explained that he wanted a monopoly.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
which person or people
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We are now able to dispense with the nice old mariner who watched him so effectively the first night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading During these long evenings there is absolutely nothing for me to do except to inflict long epistles upon you.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Dear Daddy seems to be making up for some of the lost sleep of his youth, and is apt to begin early the unmusical accompaniment to his slumbers.
Zandt
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From this reading _From Miss Helen Jelliffe to Miss Jane Van Zandt_ _Dearest Auntie_:
