used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading With sentiments of esteem and friendship, I am, &c., S. RICHMAN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
awakensverbUS /əˈweɪkənz/
third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
dearly loved
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
Boyer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Give Mrs. Richman's and my particular regards to your excellent mother and to the worthy Mr. Boyer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading With sentiments of esteem and friendship, I am, &c., S. RICHMAN.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
a female human offspring
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
dormantadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːrmənt/
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
ELIZA
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From this reading TO MISS ELIZA WHARTON.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading With sentiments of esteem and friendship, I am, &c., S. RICHMAN.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Give Mrs. Richman's and my particular regards to your excellent mother and to the worthy Mr. Boyer.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading With sentiments of esteem and friendship, I am, &c., S. RICHMAN.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Give Mrs. Richman's and my particular regards to your excellent mother and to the worthy Mr. Boyer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
HAVENnounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading NEW HAVEN.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
and nothing more
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading TO MISS ELIZA WHARTON.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Give Mrs. Richman's and my particular regards to your excellent mother and to the worthy Mr. Boyer.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Give Mrs. Richman's and my particular regards to your excellent mother and to the worthy Mr. Boyer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW HAVEN.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Give Mrs. Richman's and my particular regards to your excellent mother and to the worthy Mr. Boyer.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Give Mrs. Richman's and my particular regards to your excellent mother and to the worthy Mr. Boyer.
express the need or desire for
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
Richman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
Richman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading With sentiments of esteem and friendship, I am, &c., S. RICHMAN.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading With sentiments of esteem and friendship, I am, &c., S. RICHMAN.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
in the near future
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
express in words
From this reading She bids me tell you, moreover, that she hopes soon to receive an invitation, and be able to attend, to the consummation you talk of.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MISS ELIZA WHARTON.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
WHARTONnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading TO MISS ELIZA WHARTON.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This event awakens new sensations in my mind, and calls into exercise a kind of affection which had before lain dormant.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I feel already the tenderness of a parent, while imagination fondly traces the mother's likeness in the infant form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Give Mrs. Richman's and my particular regards to your excellent mother and to the worthy Mr. Boyer.
produce a literary work
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I write a line, at Mrs. Richman's request, just to inform you, Eliza, that, yesterday, that lovely and beloved woman presented me with a daughter.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mrs. Richman expects to receive your congratulations in a letter by the next post.
