used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
true confidential information
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
at any time
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
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 It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
a particular point in time
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
Sara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
Sara's
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From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
not in physical motion
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
arousing affect
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
in or at the place that
From this reading “I am still,” I wrote, “where I started, but in so far a different position that I am now well looked on and trusted, and at this moment about to set out on a mission of importance.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was a very long epistle, but, in my fear lest, like so many others, it should not ever reach her, it was less expansive and candid than I could have wished.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without touching on details that might awaken pain, I told how I had been driven to attempt something for my own support, and had not failed.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I passed half the night that followed in writing to my mother.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
but in spite of that
From this reading Sara's name did not occur throughout, and yet it was Sara's image was before me as I wrote, and to connect my mother in interest for Sara was my uppermost thought.
