aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After receiving one of these, Diana experimented.
ALONEadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His letters became less regular.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading After receiving one of these, Diana experimented.
Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/
possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
experimentedverbUS /ɪkˈsperəməntəd/
past form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading After receiving one of these, Diana experimented.
with resolute determination
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His letters became less regular.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His letters became less regular.
the literary culture
From this reading His letters became less regular.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After receiving one of these, Diana experimented.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading After receiving one of these, Diana experimented.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading His letters became less regular.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After receiving one of these, Diana experimented.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
wedding-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I CAN STAND ALONE" In the early summer following the first anniversary of their wedding-day, Diana's anxiety about David increased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The writing was larger than David's usual neat small handwriting; the letters, less firmly formed.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Sometimes they were written in pencil, with more or less incoherent apologies for not using ink.
