used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
Amelius
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From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
eagerly desirous
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
despatched
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From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
forebodingnounUS /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
a feeling of evil to come
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
not any; not one
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
a person who requires medical care
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
Payson
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From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
Rufus
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From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
telegraph-office
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From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading To inspire Regina, if possible, with his own unshaken belief in the good faith of Amelius, appeared, on reflection, to be all that he could honestly do, under present circumstances.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having completed his business at the telegraph-office, Rufus went next to pay his visit to Mrs. Payson.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With his strict regard for truth, it was no easy matter to decide on what message he should send.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading With an anxious and foreboding mind, he despatched his telegram to Paris in these terms:--“Be patient for a while, and do justice to A. He deserves it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading After Amelius had left him, Rufus remembered his promise to communicate with Regina by telegraph.
