used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It addressed me as "Dear Captain Gordon," and it read:
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It addressed me as "Dear Captain Gordon," and it read:
any person at all
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It addressed me as "Dear Captain Gordon," and it read:
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
for the reason that
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It addressed me as "Dear Captain Gordon," and it read:
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
dearly loved
From this reading It addressed me as "Dear Captain Gordon," and it read:
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
else
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From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
Gordon
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From this reading It addressed me as "Dear Captain Gordon," and it read:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
Marget's
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From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
not any; not one
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
raisesnounUS /ˈreɪzəz/
plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It addressed me as "Dear Captain Gordon," and it read:
reigningadjectiveUS /ˈreɪnɪŋ/
exercising power or authority
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
not known
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
the act of using
From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
weren't
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From this reading Mental ghosts are no use to anybody, although, to be sure, they weren't unknown to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One placed in circumstances which need strong action, should not think too much, because by doing that he raises a wall of difficulties around him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So I welcomed a letter that reached me next morning from Marget's mother, but I opened it with a dread.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am troubling you for advice, because there is nobody else whom I can ask, and because the matter may interest you, both as a relative, far removed I admit, and as a soldier of the reigning king.
