used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
BattersnounUS /ˈbætərz/
plural of “batter” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
and nothing more
From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
immediately past
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
Lennard
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From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
PainenounUS /peɪn/
American Revolutionary leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1731-1814)
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
testamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Mr. Paine unfolded a large sheet of blue paper.
at the time that
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is, so far as I know, authentic; but it is my duty to inform you that the whole affair is more than a little irregular.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It came with the letter from Mr. Lennard which I have just now read you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This is, it appears, the last will and testament of your late uncle, Benjamin Batters.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading It is, as, when you have heard it, I think you will yourself agree, a somewhat singular document.
