used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next morning's post brought Owen May's note.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading The contents of it did not much disquiet him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The contents of it did not much disquiet him.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading The contents of it did not much disquiet him.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
set up or found
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The contents of it did not much disquiet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
how
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From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading The next morning's post brought Owen May's note.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning's post brought Owen May's note.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning's post brought Owen May's note.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
a brief written record
From this reading The next morning's post brought Owen May's note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading The next morning's post brought Owen May's note.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The next morning's post brought Owen May's note.
with speed
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
and nothing more
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
in the near future
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning's post brought Owen May's note.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
thronging
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From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But he found that she had written simply in the hope that he might get her letter as soon as possible, and without any knowledge of the fact that he was already in London.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The sight of her handwriting was a joyful surprise to Owen; and he wondered, as he tore open the cover, how she could have learned his arrival so quickly.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She had written it hurriedly--not so much from stress of time as under the influence of that kind of hurry which comes from thronging thoughts and eager emotions.
