used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
AndersonsnounUS /ˈændərsənz/
plural of “anderson” — United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
how
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From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
KellynounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
Lettice
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From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
express in words
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Try to think of me as a friend," Mr. Kelly had said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading To other people it might seem that the whole bulk of the Andersons' possessions was not large enough to give trouble.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Lettice pondered over these words in the days following,—days full of preparation for the journey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I SHOULD like to help you, but how can I, if you do not tell me your trouble?
