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From this reading 19.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
(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 “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
allusionsnounUS /əˈluːʒənz/
plural of “allusion” — passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER OPEN EVENING.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
for the reason that
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
dearly loved
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ANOTHER OPEN EVENING.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
a young female
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
a state of high honor
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
ivnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
the literary culture
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ANOTHER OPEN EVENING.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
Philippiansnoun
a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Philippi in Macedonia
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
in the direction of
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some months past, my dear girl friends, I have been equally gratified and troubled by the sight of a large pile of your letters on my table—gratified, because they are full of sweet confidences, requests for advice and help, grateful allusions to benefits which have resulted from our talks in the twilight, and affectionate expressions towards myself.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As a whole, your letters have been a source of great joy to me; but, on the other hand, it has grieved me to think that some of you have hoped and waited in vain for replies which never came.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”—Philippians iv.
