adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sign and return it by the bearer."
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Sign and return it by the bearer."
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sign and return it by the bearer."
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
deednounUS /diːd/
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
Elbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
hurriedadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrid/
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sign and return it by the bearer."
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
Lyon'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lyon” — a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
Markland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading A postscript to the letter read thus:
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
reachverbUS /riːtʃ/
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A postscript to the letter read thus:
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Sign and return it by the bearer."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
SignnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Sign and return it by the bearer."
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A postscript to the letter read thus:
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A postscript to the letter read thus:
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading If Mr. Markland had only said where a letter would reach him in New York, his wife would have lost no time in writing fully on the subject of Mr. Lyon's conduct toward Fanny.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading THE close of the next day did not bring Mr. Markland, but only a hurried letter, saying that important business would probably keep him in New York a day or two longer.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Elbridge will send you a deed of some warehouse property that I have sold.
