used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He talked of staying some time at Avignon.
AvignonnounUS /ˈævɪnjɔːn/
a town in southeastern France on the Rhone River; the seat of the papacy from 1309 to 1378 and the residence of antipopes during the Great Schism
From this reading He talked of staying some time at Avignon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
enquiries
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From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
not any; not one
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He talked of staying some time at Avignon.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
publishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Our publishers seem to be quite easy in mind, and made no enquiries as to the rate of progress.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He talked of staying some time at Avignon.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He talked of staying some time at Avignon.
move an implement through
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked of staying some time at Avignon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He talked of staying some time at Avignon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
in or at the place that
From this reading I have not heard from Ellis since he left England, and I do not know exactly where he is.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
produce a literary work
From this reading But I am so doubtful whether a letter would find him there that I do not care to write upon the chance.
a late time of life
From this reading If Ellis can be ready within two years, I shall have to stir myself in order to be ready with my contribution.
