used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
Biddy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
CRUELadjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
an opposing military force
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
firstlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrstli/
before anything else
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
and nothing more
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
Pino
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I FIND AN EXCELLENT FRIEND IN PLACE OF A CRUEL ENEMY.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I had not hitherto questioned this matter; for, firstly, I knew not her hand; and, secondly, neither Lewis de Pino nor any one else we had met since our coming on these shores had comprehended one word of our language.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Hearing these words, I held my hand for amazement, though the knife was within a span of his throat.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading The letter was badly writ in a large and painful hand, but that might have been owing to ill accommodation for writing; and, indeed, I had not regarded the manner of it, but only the matter.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In that instant it came across my mind that the letter which had so distracted me was not of Lady Biddy's writing.
