the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
react verbally
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
at a previous time
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
GRANBY
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From this reading TO MISS JULIA GRANBY.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
HARTFORDnounUS /ˈhɑːrtfərd/
the state capital of Connecticut; located in central Connecticut on the Connecticut river; a center of the insurance business
From this reading HARTFORD.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
JULIA
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From this reading TO MISS JULIA GRANBY.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading TO MISS JULIA GRANBY.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
SumnernounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MISS JULIA GRANBY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was pleasing to me formerly, and therefore, by recalling the idea of circumstances and events which frequently occupied my pen in happier days, it now gives me pain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Writing is an employment which suits me not at present.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Julia: I hope Mrs. Sumner and you will excuse my writing but one letter in answer to the number I have received from you both.
