used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
highly skilled
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
react verbally
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
Bransby
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From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not expend many words on the Bransby family.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not expend many words on the Bransby family.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
expendverbUS /ɪkˈspend/
use up, consume fully
From this reading But he did not expend many words on the Bransby family.
a social unit living together
From this reading But he did not expend many words on the Bransby family.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
Louisa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
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 But he did not expend many words on the Bransby family.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
information about recent and important events
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not expend many words on the Bransby family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he did not expend many words on the Bransby family.
Owen'snounUS /ˈoʊənz/
possessive form of “owen” — Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
postponementnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had to keep May minutely informed of his own doings, and of his prospects, so far as he could judge of them.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
having come into contact
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
precisely as stated
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
at the time that
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And whatsoever time and space remained at his disposal when this was accomplished was devoted to a theme which touched him more nearly than the fortunes of gentle Louisa Bransby--although his regard for her was very real.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two days after May's interview with Mrs. Bransby, Owen's weekly letter arrived.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But he did not expend many words on the Bransby family.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In it he informed her of the unexpected postponement of his return; and he mentioned having written this news to Mrs. Bransby in answer to a letter from her appealing to him for help and advice.
