used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She came in on Saturday afternoon.
in the past
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
Boyd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came in on Saturday afternoon.
condolencesnounUS /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/
plural of “condolence” — an expression of sympathy with another's grief
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
a young female
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She came in on Saturday afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
immediately past
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
Lilian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
a brief written record
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She came in on Saturday afternoon.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
plural of “parent” — 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 saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She came in on Saturday afternoon.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Boyd looked very poorly the last time I saw her, a month or so ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
Trenham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
the act of using
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
precisely as stated
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GOING OUT OF THE OLD LIFE Lilian had seen very little of her friend, Miss Trenham, through the week, though every day she had been the recipient of a note of sympathy and affection.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear girl," she began, "so many unusual events have happened to you that one must needs use both congratulations and condolences.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I saw the newspaper account and it seems like the finger of Providence that you should have been directed hither and to the arms of your real parents.
