used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
agreesverbUS /əˈɡriːz/
third-person singular of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
dearly loved
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Evening.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
not accessible to view
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A letter from our dear old doctor, my best friend.
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
reproaches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He wants to hear how I am getting on, how I feel, and how the climate agrees with me.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first autumnal winds carrying with it some poplar leaves.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He reproaches himself for not having hidden the hopeless truth from me; at the same time he praises my courage and firmness; he does not try to change or put another construction on his former words; he knows it would be useless.
