used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
all-sufficient
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
epistles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
a small worthless amount
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
rhapsodical
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
scribeverbUS /skraɪb/
score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
sparingadjectiveUS /ˈsperɪŋ/
avoiding waste
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A scribe in my state of mind is not responsible for his epistles.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If you do not find my explanation all-sufficient, then you are not the sympathetic friend I took you for.
the act of using
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What, indeed, is the use of friendship if it does not encourage and sympathize and congratulate?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Therefore be patient and read this letter carefully, for herein you will find a reason for these excuses.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Jack, If this letter is wild, and incoherent, and rhapsodical, be sparing of your astonishment and blame.
